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Y627 BSF

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

99,572 mi
Last recorded99,572 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY627 BSF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 99,572 miles

Central Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 93,912 miles

Central Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 93,906 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 87,800 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 87,508 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 82,996 miles

eml on

Pass 28 Mar 2017 72,562 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 72,562 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 68,690 miles

Front tyres cracking

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 66,427 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine management light on

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 19 Mar 2015 66,425 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine management light on

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 25 Mar 2014 62,320 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front exhaust mount insecure

Pass 25 Mar 2014 62,320 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front exhaust mount insecure

Pass 9 Apr 2013 59,755 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2012 58,049 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 17 Mar 2012 58,048 miles

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

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 26 Mar 2011 50,748 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Apr 2010 45,207 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 38,484 miles

all tyres wearing on edges (poss run soft)

Fail 27 Nov 2008 38,484 miles

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

all tyres wearing on edges (poss run soft)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 33,156 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 26,216 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 4 Nov 2005 18,065 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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Y627 BSF is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 Y627 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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Y627 BSF is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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