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Y646 OBJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

202,882 mi
Last recorded202,882 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY646 OBJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 202,882 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 191,157 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 183,501 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 178,775 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2015 176,839 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 175,715 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 173,703 miles

Drivers seat belt starting to fray.

Fail 30 Apr 2013 173,689 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak (emissions not tested due to this)

Coolant level warning light on.

Drivers seat belt starting to fray.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 165,685 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

O/S/F fog lamp glass broken.

Rear exhaust silencer badly corroded.

Rear rubber engine mounting stating to split / fail.

Pass 16 Apr 2012 165,685 miles

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

O/S/F fog lamp glass broken.

Rear exhaust silencer badly corroded.

Rear rubber engine mounting stating to split / fail.

Pass 21 Apr 2011 155,908 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)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 141,111 miles

O/S/R tyre sidewall cracked and perished.

Pass 30 Apr 2009 128,768 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 113,521 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 95,510 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 95,503 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2006 84,746 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 81,811 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 81,811 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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Y646 OBJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y646 OBJ, 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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Y646 OBJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 March 2001.

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