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Y482 ABA

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

135,248 mi
Last recorded135,248 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY482 ABA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2021 135,248 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Bulkhead (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 135,125 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 134,765 miles

Exhaust heat sheild loose

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 134,757 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust heat sheild loose

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 133,758 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor plan (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 131,476 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Aug 2015 129,449 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 129,440 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 127,263 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 127,263 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 125,741 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2013 125,738 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 120,994 miles

EML on showing a fault

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Jun 2011 103,261 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 10 Jun 2011 102,863 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 May 2010 90,205 miles

alloy rims in poor condition

emginer management light showing on dash

front & rear suspension bushes unbonded, cracking and flexing heavily under load

front number plate cracked

heavy oil leaks from engine/gearbox

minor dents & scratches to vehicle

outer sills obscured by plastic trims

rear silencer joint clamp badly corroded & broken but joint remains gas tight

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 18 May 2010 90,202 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

alloy rims in poor condition

emginer management light showing on dash

front & rear suspension bushes unbonded, cracking and flexing heavily under load

front number plate cracked

heavy oil leaks from engine/gearbox

minor dents & scratches to vehicle

outer sills obscured by plastic trims

rear silencer joint clamp badly corroded & broken but joint remains gas tight

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Jun 2009 84,951 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 70,053 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 54,265 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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Y482 ABA is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 Y482 ABA, 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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Y482 ABA is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 May 2001.

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