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Y54 PMY

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

99,477 mi
Last recorded99,477 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY54 PMY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2020 99,477 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear and rear axle area (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front and rear sealing joints not excessive (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 99,475 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear and rear axle area (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front and rear sealing joints not excessive (6.1.2 (a))

O/s/f track rod end loose/ securing pinch bolt loose

Pass 12 Jul 2019 88,251 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust backbox flange badly corroded but not leaking or broken

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 87,877 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end modification unsafe secure bolt missing (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end modification unsafe secure bolt missing (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust backbox flange badly corroded but not leaking or broken

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 86,161 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 85,553 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre edges slightly worn.

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre edge slightly worn.

Offside Rear Inner Tyre edge slightly worn.

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 82,127 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint. (7.1.2)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2016 82,101 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint. (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 77,412 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 77,411 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 71,170 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 67,248 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition and has slight leak

Pass 12 Jun 2012 61,937 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 56,638 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 51,865 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 51,859 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 45,849 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 38,469 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 32,491 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 25,211 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2005 18,371 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
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Y54 PMY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 Y54 PMY, 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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Y54 PMY is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 July 2001.

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