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Y538 YTP

2001 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

114,233 mi
Last recorded114,233 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY538 YTP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 114,233 miles

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)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 114,233 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 113,750 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2015 113,750 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside front tyre outer wall perishing

offside rear tyre wall's perishing deep cracks advise replacing

Fail 16 Jul 2015 113,743 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 111,872 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 110,694 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 110,685 miles

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)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 109,649 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 109,649 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 107,030 miles

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)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 103,650 miles

engine rattly top end

slight lump to n/s/front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 17 Sep 2008 97,461 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 97,461 miles

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)

Fail 31 Jul 2007 91,617 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 91,617 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 76,535 miles

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.

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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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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