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Y647 OHC

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

51,926 mi
Last recorded51,926 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY647 OHC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2021 51,926 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 51,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 51,744 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 51,744 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 51,140 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Passengerside rear floor slight corrosion around grommet in floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Corrosion starting in inner rear wheel arch/lower part (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Rear hi level brake light/some led lights inop, alright at time of test

Fail 10 Apr 2019 51,137 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust rear clamp has become detatched (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner and outer pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 46,544 miles

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

Offside Rear slightly binding

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 46,544 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Rear slightly binding

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 45,336 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 44,455 miles

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Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Slight bind Nearside Rear Brake

Fail 13 Apr 2016 44,455 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Eml on

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Slight bind Nearside Rear Brake

Pass 10 Apr 2015 43,893 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 42,529 miles

Engine management light is on.

Pass 12 Apr 2013 40,674 miles

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 38,263 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 37,030 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 36,026 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 35,309 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 32,907 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 31,969 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 29,880 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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Y647 OHC is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 Y647 OHC, 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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Y647 OHC is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 June 2001.

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