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Y797 HRN

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

92,131 mi
Last recorded92,131 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY797 HRN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2018 92,131 miles

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

Advise rear exhaust clamp rusty, exhaust still supported Advise change asap.

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

Pass 11 May 2017 92,124 miles

Offside Front Footwell starting to corrode

Offside Steering rack mounting has slight flexing at bulkhead

Rear Exhaust silencer clamp corroded away [replace a.s.a.p.]

Pass 1 Apr 2016 90,342 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake lever has slightly restricted movement into nsr backplate

Offside Front Lower engine very oily

engine management light on

Fail 1 Apr 2016 90,342 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake lever has slightly restricted movement into nsr backplate

Offside Front Lower engine very oily

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on

Pass 20 Jun 2014 78,183 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear discs has slight rust

Pass 4 Jun 2013 71,820 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear tyres feathering

offside front tyre scuffing on sidewall

Fail 23 May 2013 71,808 miles

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

EML ON

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both rear tyres feathering

Fail 21 May 2012 68,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust poor con both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 21 May 2012 68,126 miles

rear exhaust poor con both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 23 May 2011 63,463 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 58,494 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 58,494 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2009 52,389 miles

rear exhaust clamp corroded and broken

smoke coming from air con compressor area

Pass 21 May 2008 47,675 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 May 2007 43,076 miles

outer sills have plastic covers fitted over

small stone chips front screen

Fail 17 May 2007 43,076 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

outer sills have plastic covers fitted over

small stone chips front screen

Pass 26 May 2006 38,489 miles

both rear tyres are down to the legal limit of (1.6mm) and sidewalls are perished. strongly advise replacement

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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Y797 HRN is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y797 HRN, 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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Y797 HRN is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 June 2001.

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