MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,593 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
centre exhaust mount corroded
coolant level topped up
corrosion to o/s/f floor pan
e.m.l on
plastic sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
e.m.l light on
plastic sill covers fitted
slight oil leak from steering rack
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
e.m.l light on
plastic sill covers fitted
slight oil leak from steering rack
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Engine warning light on
Front exhaust clamps corroding
Front shock absorber tubes heavily corroded
Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full examination
Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating
Slight exhaust blow from centre flexi joint
Some damage to front number plate
Offside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Engine warning light on
Front exhaust clamps corroding
Front shock absorber tubes heavily corroded
Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full examination
Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating
Slight exhaust blow from centre flexi joint
Some damage to front number plate
o/s/park brake low effort for model
Rear tyres heavily deteriorated
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Y469 PUR is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 2001 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 90,711 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y469 PUR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Saab 9-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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Y469 PUR is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 May 2001.
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