MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,417 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
heat shield loose
offside front seatbelt slightly damaged
offside rear brake juddering slightly
offside rear disc corroded
rear brake hose ferrules corroded
rear tyres worn on edges
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front brake pads look low
front tyres worn on inner edges
heat shield loose
offside front seatbelt slightly damaged
offside rear disc corroded
rear brake hose ferrules corroded
exhaust rear clamp slightly deteriorated
front brakes slightly juddering
nearside front seat belt frayed at bottom mount
offside front seat belt webbing damaged
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
exhaust rear clamp slightly deteriorated
front brakes slightly juddering
nearside front seat belt frayed at bottom mount
offside front seat belt webbing damaged
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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Y477 UOL is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 Y477 UOL, 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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Y477 UOL is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2001.
Is Y477 UOL safe to buy?
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