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Y752 YVV

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,422 mi
Last recorded177,422 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY752 YVV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2016 177,422 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under floor (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion arch area (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2015 172,788 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

adv full inspection of sills not permitted due to cov ers fitted

adv rear ex corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2013 161,262 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

adv full inspection of sills not permitted due to covers fitted adv centre and rear ex corroded

both rear tyres low on inner edges

slight wiper marks in screen

Fail 27 Sep 2013 161,071 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

adv full inspection of sills not permitted due to covers fitted adv centre and rear ex corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2012 143,573 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

adv full inspection of sills not permitted due to covers fitted

adv rear ex corrroded

Pass 28 Sep 2012 143,573 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

adv full inspection of sills not permitted due to covers fitted

adv rear ex corrroded

Pass 1 Dec 2011 135,031 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2010 134,344 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 126,449 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 125,788 miles

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

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

signs of coolant leak from front of engine.

Fail 20 Oct 2008 125,788 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

signs of coolant leak from front of engine.

Pass 12 Oct 2007 109,803 miles

exhaust and clamps corroded.

exhaust heat shield insecure.

rear wheels slightly buckled.

Pass 23 Oct 2006 87,804 miles

rear exhaust clamp corroded.

Fail 21 Oct 2005 59,922 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

all 4 tyres becoming uneven

Pass 21 Oct 2005 59,922 miles

all 4 tyres becoming uneven

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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Y752 YVV is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 Y752 YVV, 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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Y752 YVV is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 July 2001.

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