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Y705 EBB

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

75,000 mi
Last recorded75,000 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY705 EBB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 75,000 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 74,291 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 74,291 miles

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury sill cover damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 70,010 miles

exhaust blow flexi

Pass 11 Apr 2020 69,471 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2020 69,471 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking filler pipe clip broke (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 69,442 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 68,768 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 68,053 miles

slight oil leak

steering rack mounts, flexing on bulk head. unable to see due to sound deadening.

Pass 1 May 2015 67,304 miles

rear susspension parts are slightly corroded.

Pass 11 Mar 2014 66,698 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 65,950 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 65,704 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 65,453 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise engine management light on

advisecut in left rear tyre outer side wall not to cords

Pass 10 Jul 2009 64,746 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 63,916 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 63,878 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 56,772 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 50,307 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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Y705 EBB is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 Y705 EBB, 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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Y705 EBB is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 March 2001.

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