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Y635 UOO

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

86,274 mi
Last recorded86,274 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY635 UOO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 86,274 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track arm bush separating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track arm bush separating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively service brake effort low - likely stuck pad/guide pin. (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 84,920 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 84,361 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 84,361 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 83,967 miles

Nearside Rear Slight bind on brake

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter seal weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Washer fluid empty - refilled for pass.

Pass 10 Mar 2020 83,311 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2020 83,311 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat belt mount floor under seal corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and signs of under inflation (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 82,047 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2019 82,035 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 80,634 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2018 80,634 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 79,031 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 77,659 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 75,266 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Fail 9 Feb 2015 75,266 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 27 Jan 2014 72,371 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 69,731 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust clamp insecure

Pass 21 Jan 2012 68,354 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 65,304 miles

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

brake discs showing signs of wear but not dangerous.

Pass 30 Jan 2010 62,956 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 60,991 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 58,057 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 47,888 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 38,674 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside rear tyre slighttly out off shape

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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Y635 UOO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 Y635 UOO, 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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Y635 UOO is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 July 2001.

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