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Y713 YTP

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

152,156 mi
Last recorded152,156 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY713 YTP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 152,156 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2024 152,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer rear axle and boot area

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 149,326 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch- holed corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 149,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch- holed corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 146,388 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Outer casing loose but working okay (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch- holed corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced End of chassis box section- tow hitch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 146,386 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure Exhaust box detached from pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall- cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Outer casing loose but working okay (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Slightly lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch- holed corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced End of chassis box section- tow hitch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 141,421 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing os and ns rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 141,421 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing os and ns rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 139,391 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Beam pattern just visible (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust box- outer casing corroded and loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking in all tyres- tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 131,410 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect With play in strut/ top mount (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Beam pattern just visible (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 119,231 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 104,308 miles

Engine leaking oil .

N/S/R tyre worn low .

Tail box clamp missing .

Tail box outer casing corroded .

Pass 2 Dec 2016 89,807 miles

NSR WHEEL RIM BADLY DENTED

Fail 1 Dec 2016 89,804 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

ENGINE OIL LEAKING ONTO CATALYTIC CONVERTER

NAIL IN OSF TYRE

NSR WHEEL RIM BADLY DENTED

REAR SILENCER CLAMP CORRODED

Pass 19 Nov 2015 73,395 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 73,391 miles

Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured BY STEERING RACK MOUNTING (2.2.C.1h)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 62,237 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 58,802 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 55,285 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 51,926 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 48,715 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 44,866 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 40,930 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 37,512 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 33,215 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 29,613 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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Y713 YTP is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y713 YTP, 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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Y713 YTP is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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