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89,295 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Dampness around steering rack
Exhaust system corroded throughout , flexi section deteriorated , leak of gases on central joint
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides perished in tread grooves and cuts to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Foot well area has a small corrosion hole (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Steering rack mounting area becoming very corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides perished and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Small stone chip to windscreen , not affecting drivers view
Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Exhaust flexi section deteriorated and minor leak of gases at central clamp
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Small stone chips to windscreen , not affecting drivers view
Steering column has minor play
Exhaust flexi section deteriorated
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))
Minor play on steering column
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (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))
Exhaust flexi section deteriorated
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))
Minor play on steering column
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Minor Play to Steering Column
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
EML LIGHT ON
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front TYRE HAS CRACKS ON OUTER SIDE WALL
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak ENGINE ()
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear EXHAUST BOX EXCESSIVELY RUSTED
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
EML LIGHT ON
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front TYRE HAS CRACKS ON OUTER SIDE WALL
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak ENGINE ()
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear EXHAUST BOX EXCESSIVELY RUSTED
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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Y735 TBY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 Y735 TBY, 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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Y735 TBY is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 March 2001.
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