MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,621 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe slightly corroded DIFFICULT TO SEE AT SIDE OF TANK (3.6.B.2c)
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases INTERMEDIAT FLEXABLE PIPE BLOWING (7.1.2)
FLOOR SHOWING SIGH OF BAD CORROSION
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt SLIGHT LEAK (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened DIFFICULT TO ASSESS (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front SEAT BELT SLOW TO RETRACT BUT GOES BACK TO BACK REST
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR CORRODED THROUGH (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SHOCK MOUNTING (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded DIFFICULT TO SEE AT SIDE OF TANK (3.6.B.2c)
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases INTERMEDIAT FLEXABLE PIPE BLOWING (7.1.2)
FLOOR SHOWING SIGH OF BAD CORROSION
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear REAR EXHAUST CLAMP MISSING EXHAUST SECURE AT TIME OF TEST
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt SLIGHT LEAK (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened DIFFICULT TO ASSESS (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front SEAT BELT SLOW TO RETRACT BUT GOES BACK TO BACK REST
Front slight blow at exhaust
Nearside Rear floor rusty
Rear exhaust clamp rusty
both rear tyres worn on inner edges
slight sweat at gearbox
exhaust rusty
nearside floor rusty
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
traction and engine light on
Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside 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)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
outer layer corroded on exhaust rear silencer,not holed.
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre exhaust mounting corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear exhaust joining clamp badly corroded
Screw in offside rear tyre
Centre exhaust mounting corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear exhaust joining clamp badly corroded
Screw in offside rear tyre
exhaust blowing slightly at flexible joint to rear of catalyst.
nearside front fog light lens cracked.
offside front tyre worn close to legal limit.
offside reare tyre worn on inner edge.
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
outer skin on exhaust rear silencer corroded
slight oil leak on both rear shock absorbers
outer skin on exhaust rear silencer corroded
slight oil leak on both rear shock absorbers
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
slight oil leak on both rear shock absorbers
tread worn lumpy on inside edge of nearside rear tyre
slight oil leak on both rear shock absorbers
tread worn lumpy on inside edge of nearside rear tyre
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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Y793 HKE is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 Y793 HKE, 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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Y793 HKE is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 June 2001.
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