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Y628 AAM

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,785 mi
Last recorded127,785 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY628 AAM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 127,785 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 127,784 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 124,350 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 124,350 miles

Central Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 122,550 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 120,677 miles

Engine and gearbox oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2017 119,243 miles

Offside rear coil spring seat has some corrosion

Oil leak

Fail 14 Sep 2016 119,143 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm showing canvas on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by axle mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm showing canvas on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front struts rusty

Front brake pads low

Offside Front Outer wheel rim slightly distorted

Offside Rear Inner sills have some small rust blisters

Offside Rear Outer wheel rim slightly distorted

Offside Rear Upper spring seat rusty

Rear number plate deteriorating

fuel filler breather hose clip broken

oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2015 114,908 miles

Front Exhaust flexy slight chuff, centre exhaust bracket weld broken, rear exh clamp missing

Front Tyres worn on inside near canvas

Handbrake cables stiff

Nearside Front Inner c/v oily

Rear Brake hose crimps corroded

Rear indicators going white

Rear no plate separating

Pass 8 Sep 2014 110,972 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in top strut mounts

Pass 9 Sep 2013 107,574 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

movement in front top strut mounts

Pass 10 Sep 2012 103,887 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight play front top strut mounts

Pass 28 Sep 2011 99,732 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 97,451 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 97,347 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 88,408 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 72,452 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 52,246 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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Y628 AAM is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y628 AAM, 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 Y628 AAM registered?

Y628 AAM is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 June 2001.

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