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Y800 MJP

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

133,892 mi
Last recorded133,892 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY800 MJP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2012 133,892 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre has outer wall damage

offside front tyre has cuts in outer wall

rear exhaust clamp corroded through

Fail 18 Apr 2012 133,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre has outer wall damage

offside front tyre has cuts in outer wall

rear exhaust clamp corroded through

Fail 21 Apr 2011 12,932 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

ex mount repaired

Pass 21 Apr 2011 12,932 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

ex mount repaired

Pass 20 Apr 2010 119,499 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

windscreen chipped

Fail 20 Apr 2010 119,499 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

windscreen chipped

Fail 15 Apr 2009 112,248 miles

Cut in outer sidewall of nearside front tyre.

Mid exhaust cradle mounting welds broken.

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear brake flexible hoses ferrules rusty.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 112,248 miles

Cut in outer sidewall of nearside front tyre.

Mid exhaust cradle mounting welds broken.

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

Rear brake flexible hoses ferrules rusty.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 103,796 miles

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

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)

bulkhead flexing on steering application

Fail 23 Apr 2008 103,796 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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)

bulkhead flexing on steering application

Fail 11 Apr 2007 88,256 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 88,256 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 75,667 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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Y800 MJP is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 Y800 MJP, 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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Y800 MJP is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 July 2001.

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