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Y524 YAM

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

130,193 mi
Last recorded130,193 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY524 YAM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 130,193 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear both rear tyres worn on inner edge

both rear arch are rushing

Fail 4 Mar 2016 130,193 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear both rear tyres worn on inner edge

both rear arch are rushing

Pass 6 Mar 2015 115,488 miles

o/s wiper split

offside front tyre near limmit

slight corrosion shiwing in places

slight play front strut insert

steering rack has slight/some movement at fixings(bulkhead0

Fail 5 Mar 2015 115,488 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

o/s wiper split

slight corrosion shiwing in places

slight play front strut insert

steering rack has slight/some movement at fixings(bulkhead0

Pass 13 Mar 2014 99,574 miles

engine management light on

front wiperblade slightly deteriorated

n/s rear tyre has slightly uneven treadwear

o/s front suspension strut has play in insert

o/s rear tyre has badly uneven/stepped treadwear

o/s washer poor

slight corrosion showing in places

Pass 6 Mar 2013 84,110 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2012 68,593 miles

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

both front struts corroded

steering rack movement at bulkhead fixing

Pass 11 Mar 2011 52,997 miles

both front tyres just starting to wear on edges

rear tyres starting to wear on insude edges

surface rust just starting on rear exhaust

Pass 26 Aug 2010 52,182 miles

both rear tyres low on inner edges

front shockers heavily corroded

front tyres worn low on inner edges

rear exhaust clamp heavily corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2009 48,225 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 42,736 miles

minor stone chips in windscreen

n & o/s/f suspension strut bodies corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2007 38,547 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 33,566 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear on inside edges

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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Y524 YAM is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 Y524 YAM, 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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Y524 YAM is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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