MOT Status
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226,779 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
heat shield insecure
rear exhaust box corroded
Nearside Front spring corroded
Offside Front spring corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
back box corroded
heatshield insecure
no clamp on backbox
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength also fractured around seam (5.3.6 (a) (i))
no clamp on backbox
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Steering rack has relative movement to chassis/bodywork (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)
engine light on.
Fuel pipe leaking tank filling pipe. (7.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)
engine light on.
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail. (2.4.A.3)
engine light on .
rear exhaust corroded.
steering rack mounts showing signs of wear.
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail. (2.4.A.3)
engine light on .
rear exhaust corroded.
steering rack mounts showing signs of wear.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine light on.
rear suspension corrosion to various areas.
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine light on.
rear suspension corrosion to various areas.
engine light on
handbrake travel high
engine light on
handbrake travel high
n/s/r suspension dust cover split
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
engine management light on
hole in o/s headlamp
n/s/r dust cover split on shock absorber
o/s/f tyre wall damaged
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y49 BAA is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 Y49 BAA, 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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Y49 BAA is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2001.
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