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Y593 ONP

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,291 mi
Last recorded130,291 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY593 ONP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2014 130,291 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 127,774 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 127,774 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 122,835 miles

n/s rear tyre worn = uneven wear

o/s front suspension bush worn

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2012 122,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

n/s rear tyre worn = uneven wear

o/s front suspension bush worn

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2011 111,353 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

handbrake travel possible adjust

Pass 22 Sep 2010 108,864 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 108,749 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Sep 2009 97,607 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 97,607 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 88,737 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 88,737 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 80,423 miles

offside rear tyre has cut sidewall not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 14 Sep 2007 80,423 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear tyre has cut sidewall not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 7 Sep 2006 73,742 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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Y593 ONP is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y593 ONP, 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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What year was Y593 ONP registered?

Y593 ONP is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 May 2001.

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