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Y47 DGO

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

118,422 mi
Last recorded118,422 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY47 DGO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2015 118,422 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm centre bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 118,422 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm centre bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 110,189 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system corroaded

Fail 9 Sep 2014 110,185 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system corroaded

Pass 3 Sep 2013 100,726 miles

Front discs starting to corrode. O/s headlamp aim borderline low. Rear axle bushes worn. Uneven wear on N/s/r tyre.

Fail 2 Sep 2013 100,725 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front discs starting to corrode. O/s headlamp aim borderline low. Rear axle bushes worn. Uneven wear on N/s/r tyre.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2012 94,102 miles

centre ex mount weld broken

clamp for rear ex box corrosion

o/s/f brake disc outer face pitting

rear ex box corrosion

rear reg plate deteriorated

Fail 19 Sep 2012 94,102 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

centre ex mount weld broken

clamp for rear ex box corrosion

o/s/f brake disc outer face pitting

rear ex box corrosion

rear reg plate deteriorated

Pass 14 Sep 2011 87,121 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Various brake pipes undesealed.

Wipers worn. Rear numberplate deteriorating. Outer sills covered. rear exhaust corroded. O/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 13 Sep 2011 87,113 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Wipers worn. Rear numberplate deteriorating. Outer sills covered. rear exhaust corroded. O/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 20 Sep 2010 81,085 miles

Engine MIL lit. Outer sills covered. Rear discs starting to corrode. Movement on steering rack/bulkhead. Front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode. Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 74,989 miles

Engine M.I.L. lit. Sills covered. Rear discs corroded. Rear flexi ferrules corroded. Rear axle bushes worn.

Fail 9 Sep 2009 74,989 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine M.I.L. lit. Sills covered. Rear discs corroded. Rear flexi ferrules corroded. Rear axle bushes worn.

Pass 3 Sep 2008 67,978 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 58,191 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 58,191 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 47,951 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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Y47 DGO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 Y47 DGO, 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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Y47 DGO is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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