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Y484 ABA

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

182,550 mi
Last recorded182,550 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY484 ABA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 182,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear boot floor starting to corrode.

Pass 9 Mar 2020 182,374 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 179,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 179,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 177,173 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 173,334 miles

Advise EML light on

Advise slight movement at steering rack mounts

Fail 20 Apr 2017 173,334 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 66% out low n/s (3.7.B.6b)

Advise EML light on

Advise slight movement at steering rack mounts

Fail 12 Apr 2017 173,267 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

engine management light is on

oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2016 169,140 miles

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

engine management light is on

oil leak

Fail 6 Apr 2016 169,138 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both sides (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

engine management light is on

oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2015 166,775 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 166,772 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 163,291 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

osf tyre worn on tread shoulders

osr inner arch corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2013 160,368 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 160,368 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 158,608 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2012 158,608 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 156,536 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 153,930 miles

gear oil leaks

ball joint gaitor split

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2009 151,617 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 139,950 miles

ns lower ball joint grease boot split.

Pass 16 Apr 2007 118,349 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 99,873 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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Y484 ABA is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 Y484 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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Y484 ABA is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 April 2001.

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