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Y789 DCY

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

105,459 mi
Last recorded105,459 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY789 DCY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2017 105,459 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inside wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

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

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Apr 2016 101,590 miles

Front oil leak

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 99,524 miles

tow bar fitted

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

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

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

oil leak

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 31 Jul 2014 96,662 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

Nearside rear tyre cut on outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

Offside 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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2013 95,352 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear axle corroding

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 94,496 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Aug 2011 92,205 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

front steering suspension & braking components have slight corrosion

unable to see rear inner brake pads

Pass 2 Aug 2011 92,205 miles

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

Oil leak

front steering suspension & braking components have slight corrosion

unable to see rear inner brake pads

Pass 10 Aug 2010 89,422 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 85,333 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 81,449 miles

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

o/s/front tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak/ slightly/

Pass 19 Jul 2007 70,803 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 60,593 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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Y789 DCY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 Y789 DCY, 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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What year was Y789 DCY registered?

Y789 DCY is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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