MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,233 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Oil leak ()
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak ()
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
offside front tyre outer wall perishing
offside rear tyre wall's perishing deep cracks advise replacing
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
offside front tyre outer wall perishing
offside rear tyre wall's perishing deep cracks advise replacing
engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Ecu light on
engine noisy
o/s/f tyre perishing
surface corrosion oil filter and exhaust
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f) DANGEROUS
ENGINE MANAGEMENT WARNING LAMP STAYS ON
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Engine management malfunction light illuminated
Nearside rear tyre close to legal limit, worn heavily on inner edge
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine rattly top end
slight lump to n/s/front tyre outer sidewall
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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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Y538 YTP is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 Y538 YTP, 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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What year was Y538 YTP registered?
Y538 YTP is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 July 2001.
Is Y538 YTP safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y538 YTP shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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