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Y549 BSF

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,041 mi
Last recorded100,041 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY549 BSF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2014 100,041 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Fail 7 Jul 2014 100,039 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2013 95,808 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 95,808 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 85,829 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 85,829 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

all tyres getting low on tread

Pass 15 Jul 2011 79,014 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 79,014 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 71,539 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 63,824 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 62,092 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2008 58,449 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 58,449 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 54,811 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 54,811 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 May 2006 49,991 miles

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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Y549 BSF is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y549 BSF, 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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Y549 BSF is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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