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Y483 SDD

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2018
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

149,639 mi
Last recorded149,639 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY483 SDD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 149,639 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Lower coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

Fail 17 Nov 2017 149,639 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Lower coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 25 Oct 2016 135,819 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear exhaust mounting missing

Fail 24 Oct 2016 135,786 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear exhaust mounting missing

Pass 6 Nov 2015 121,591 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 121,565 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 10,555 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 90,262 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 90,262 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 76,129 miles

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

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bodykit fitted not allowing full inspection of outer lower body

nearside rear exhaust has a part slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Jan 2012 72,391 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 69,983 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 60,400 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 53,749 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 47,380 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres getting low

both rear tyres out of shape

Pass 17 Jan 2007 40,196 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front no plate seperating

off side front tyre perished

Fail 17 Jul 2006 38,847 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front seat cushions loose

bumper insecure

damage to near side front tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2006 38,847 miles

both front seat cushions loose

bumper insecure

damage to near side front tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2005 35,345 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nail in offside front tyre †

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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Y483 SDD is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y483 SDD, 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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Y483 SDD is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 August 2001.

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