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Y734 HFB

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

112,803 mi
Last recorded112,803 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY734 HFB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2021 112,803 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Window in an unacceptable condition not made from safety glass (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Window in an unacceptable condition not made from safety glass (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Window in an unacceptable condition not made from safety glass (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Window in an unacceptable condition not made from safety glass (3.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm - centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside side repeater lense missing

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 109,024 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2020 109,024 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 102,741 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal Rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 102,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal Rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 97,108 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 92,733 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear brake discs rusty

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

front brake discs worn

offside front shocker rusty

offside front to rear brake pipe corroded

play in steering column

powers steering rack damp

Pass 3 Nov 2014 92,733 miles

both rear brake discs rusty

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

front brake discs worn

offside front shocker rusty

offside front to rear brake pipe corroded

play in steering column

powers steering rack damp

Pass 4 Nov 2013 87,948 miles

exhaust system rusty

front brake discs wear

front flexible exhaust leak

handbrake lever low reserve travel

n/s & o/s front to rear brake pipes corrosion

n/s & o/s front upper suspension mounts wear

n/s floorpan/rear chassis corrosion

power steering pump damp

power steering rack damp

Fail 4 Nov 2013 87,948 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust system rusty

front brake discs wear

front flexible exhaust leak

handbarke lever low reserve travel

n/s & o/s front to rear brake pipes corrosion

n/s & o/s front upper suspension mounts wear

n/s floorpan/rear chassis corrosion

power steering pump damp

power steering rack damp

Pass 5 Nov 2012 82,091 miles

n/s/f tyre bald/cut shoulder

o/s/f tyre bald/cut shoulder

power steering rack damp

Pass 2 Nov 2011 75,904 miles

both front brakes slightly binding

engine has a oil leak

n/s/r brake slightly binding

n/s/r tyre 2.5mm

o/s/f brake pads getting low and discs worn

o/s/r tyre 3.5mm

rear heat shield broken and hitting exhaust

Fail 1 Nov 2011 75,865 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

both front brakes slightly binding

engine has a oil leak

n/s/r brake slightly binding

n/s/r tyre 2.5mm

o/s/f brake pads getting low and discs worn

o/s/r tyre 3.5mm

rear heat shield broken and hitting exhaust

Pass 30 Oct 2010 68,988 miles

engine has oil leaks

front brake discs worn

n/s/f tyre 3mm and worn on edges

n/s/f wiper blade splitting

o/s/f tyre 3mm and worn bold on inner edge

Pass 2 Nov 2009 61,655 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 51,288 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 51,288 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 44,532 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise o.s.f washer jet blocked

Pass 12 Jan 2007 38,876 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 33,620 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y734 HFB is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 Y734 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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Y734 HFB is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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