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Y731 HFB

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,730 mi
Last recorded143,730 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY731 HFB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2023 143,730 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor pan)(X2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch)(At front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor pan)(X2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting Spare wheel well)(X5 (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge)(Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

MIL Light illuminated

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Under body corrosion

Pass 14 Mar 2022 140,443 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine light on

parking brake 16%

Fail 10 Mar 2022 140,437 miles

Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine light on

Pass 19 Feb 2021 136,841 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 136,838 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively binding both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 135,476 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 135,474 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2019 132,860 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output CONDENSATION. (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 132,850 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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 (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 130,457 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 127,666 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 127,666 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 122,807 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 117,385 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 117,385 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 113,010 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 106,586 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 101,179 miles

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

n/s/r shocker hasslight seapage of oil

n/s/r tyre and both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

o/s/f tyre has small cut/split in side wall

play in n/s/r saxel suspension arm~early replacement reccomended

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 15 Sep 2010 91,765 miles

front suspension struts corroded

n/s/r brake disc condition poor

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2009 85,001 miles

dampness around power steering rack

rear brake discs corroded

rear silencer corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2008 76,345 miles

front shock absorber casings corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2008 76,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

front shock absorber casings corroded

o/s/f tyre has a minor cut in tread

Pass 13 Jul 2007 70,977 miles

both rear tyres low on inside edge, both rear tyres have uneven tred wear

heavey surface rust on both front strut bodies

slight dampness around powersteering rack

surface rust starting on exhaust

vehicle presented for mot with incorrect spaced number plates swopped for pair in boot before test

Pass 13 Apr 2006 60,871 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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Y731 HFB is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y731 HFB, 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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Y731 HFB is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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