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Y584 BSF

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,509 mi
Last recorded101,509 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY584 BSF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2012 101,509 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 101,509 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 84,359 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

all four suspension coil springs slightly corroded

rear tyres showing wear on inside and outer edges

Pass 19 Jul 2010 72,840 miles

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

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

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

front brake calipers stained

fuel filter corroding

fuel tank straps corroded

rear tryes worn unevenly on inside edges

Fail 19 Jul 2010 72,838 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake calipers stained

fuel filter corroding

fuel tank straps corroded

rear tryes worn unevenly on inside edges

Pass 22 Jul 2009 60,478 miles

both front tyres worn

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 49,893 miles

Both rear tyre inner edges are starting to wear.

Both rear tyre sidewalls are starting to perish.

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

Some travel on handbrake lever.

Pass 13 Jul 2007 41,944 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 36,144 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 29,348 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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Y584 BSF is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y584 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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Y584 BSF is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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