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Y541 BAF

2001 Saab 93

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

154,868 mi
Last recorded154,868 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Saab 9380,865 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY541 BAF
MakeSaab
Model93
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 154,868 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 154,865 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting N/S OUTER SILL HOLED (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting O/S FRONT FLOOR HOLED X 2 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting O/S OUTER SILL HOLED (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 149,957 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 141,610 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 136,018 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 136,018 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 127,214 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Mar 2018 121,078 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 115,598 miles

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 3 Mar 2016 107,988 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 102,328 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 95,128 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 69,666 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 69,666 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 66,663 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight travel on parking brake lever

Fail 26 Jul 2012 66,663 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight travel on parking brake lever

Pass 26 Jul 2011 58,472 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight travel on parking brake lever advise adjustment

Pass 27 Jul 2010 52,481 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 47,959 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 43,257 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 37,563 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 34,443 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 30,544 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 93?

Based on 5,805 MOT tests across 632 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
6,356
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
632
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 218
position lamp(s) not working 122
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 98
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 90
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 80
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Y541 BAF is a 2001 Saab 93 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2001 Saab 93 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 80,865 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 93 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 218 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y541 BAF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 93 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Saab 93 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y541 BAF registered?

Y541 BAF is a 2001 Saab 93, first registered on 24 July 2001.

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