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Y783 PBJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,647 mi
Last recorded71,647 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY783 PBJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 71,647 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust box is heavily corroded.

e.m.l on.

Pass 11 Jun 2016 70,197 miles

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

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

e,m.l on!

Fail 10 Jun 2016 70,196 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

e,m.l on!

Pass 9 Jun 2015 68,714 miles

e.m.l.on .

exhaust ios corroding. also fuel filter is corroding.

Fail 30 May 2015 68,682 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise nearside front tyre is perrishing borderline pass, also nearside and offside rear tyres are perrishing,

e.m.l.on .

exhaust ios corroding. also fuel filter is corroding.

Pass 23 May 2014 68,148 miles

all four tyres wearing a bit on the edges

Pass 24 May 2013 66,859 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 66,037 miles

whole car vibrates when driving

Fail 19 May 2011 64,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

eml light staying on

Pass 19 May 2011 64,499 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

eml light staying on

Pass 22 May 2010 62,340 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyres are starting to crack on inside wall.

fuel filler pipe hose clips are corroded.

o/s rear service brake is slightly lower effort than n/s.

Pass 11 May 2009 59,990 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 57,345 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 52,520 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 46,171 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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Y783 PBJ 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 80%.

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 Y783 PBJ, 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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Y783 PBJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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