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Y557 BSF

2001 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,077 mi
Last recorded111,077 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY557 BSF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2020 111,077 miles

Central exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear front section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front chassis leg heavily corroded

Offside Front side repeater lens missing

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre section of nearside front to rear brake pipe badly corroded

corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch

excessive corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch not within a prescribed area

excessive corrosion to offside rear most wheel arch to boot floor pan not within a prescribed area

offside front brake pipe along bulk head badly corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2020 111,076 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Central exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear front section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front chassis leg heavily corroded

Offside Front side repeater lens missing

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre section of nearside front to rear brake pipe badly corroded

corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch

excessive corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch not within a prescribed area

excessive corrosion to offside rear most wheel arch to boot floor pan not within a prescribed area

offside front brake pipe along bulk head badly corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2019 106,328 miles

Central exhaust and exhaust flexi deteriorated

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along bulk head (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front chassis leg heavily corroded

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 106,328 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker upper mounting cracked and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust and exhaust flexi deteriorated

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along bulk head (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front chassis leg heavily corroded

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 101,511 miles

Central Front Brake pipe slightly corroded along bulk head (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front chassis leg heavily corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2018 101,511 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Abs ring cracked (3.4.2)

Central Front Brake pipe slightly corroded along bulk head (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front chassis leg heavily corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2016 95,097 miles

Vehicle undersealed

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

Fail 13 Dec 2016 95,097 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Floorpan & All Undersealed (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 89,810 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 84,836 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 2 Jan 2015 84,765 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Centre Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Rear tyres deteriorated

Spare wheel well corroded but not affecting braking, steering, suspension or structure

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 79,539 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 79,539 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 74,014 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 74,014 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 70,307 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 65,578 miles

rear number plate starting to discolour

Fail 11 Feb 2011 65,561 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

handbrake travel

rear number plate starting to discolour

Pass 17 Feb 2010 60,756 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 55,285 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 50,221 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 50,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

borderline travel at handbrake lever

Pass 27 Feb 2007 44,130 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 36,280 miles

front number plate cracked

n/s/r handbrake cable outer casing splitting

n/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall

rear number plate starting to discolour

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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Y557 BSF is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 Y557 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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Y557 BSF is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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