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Y557 PBY

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,311 mi
Last recorded71,311 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY557 PBY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 71,311 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

rear exhaust system corroding

Pass 7 Jul 2020 66,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust system corroding

Fail 7 Jul 2020 66,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust system corroding

Pass 6 Jun 2018 66,141 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 66,141 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 64,840 miles

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 22 Jun 2016 63,350 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 63,350 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 60,667 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 57,847 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 54,473 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 51,368 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 47,905 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 47,905 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 44,375 miles

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

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

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

front registration plate damaged

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 29 Jun 2009 39,617 miles

Advise:slight n/s/f tyre sidewall damage

front registration plate damaged

Fail 26 Jun 2009 39,617 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Advise:front no.plate damaged through lettering

Advise:slight n/s/f tyre sidewall damage

Pass 11 Jun 2008 34,992 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 9 Jun 2007 30,483 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 26,371 miles

bulkhead flexing rack area

n/s/f tyre on limit/splitting

o/s/r tyre nail in tread

screen damage/repairs

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 PBY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y557 PBY, 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 PBY is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 July 2001.

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