MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,892 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))
both front brake pipes rusty by flex hoses
both n/s inner wheel rims out of shape
engine oil leak drive belt area
o/s door mirror glass lose
o/s/r light unit cracked
power steering pipes damp by reservoir
rust hole o/s/r inner wheel arch at the rear
steering rack has small leak
stone chip in windscreen right hand side
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))
both front brake pipes rusty by flex hoses
both n/s inner wheel rims out of shape
engine oil leak drive belt area
o/s door mirror glass lose
o/s/r light unit cracked
power steering pipes damp by reservoir
rust hole o/s/r inner wheel arch at the rear
steering rack has small leak
stone chip in windscreen right hand side
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone "A" on limit (3.2 (a) (i))
brake fluid slightly contaminated
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle service brake 42% (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Stop lamp not working high level lamp (1.2.1b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. service brake 29% (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge
Offside Rear inner wheel arch badly corroded
wiper blades deteriorated
nearside front tyre worn on outer edge - advise tracking
slight play in steering inner fixings - bushes
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded all (3.6.B.4e)
nearside front tyre worn on outer edge - advise tracking
slight play in steering inner fixings - bushes
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
corrosion to rear brake discs
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
centre brake lamp not working
exhaust mid box hanger snapped/corroded - exhaust still secure
exhaust mid box slightly deteriorated
exhaust rear box deteriorated
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
centre brake lamp not working
exhaust mid box hanger snapped/corroded - exhaust still secure
exhaust mid box slightly deteriorated
exhaust rear box deteriorated
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
dampness at pinion area of steering rack
high level stop light inoperative,though unable to see if it is wired in
nearside park brake has a lower effort than offside
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
exhaust rear box deteriorated
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
exhaust rear box deteriorated
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Y478 DGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 Y478 DGK, 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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Y478 DGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 May 2001.
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