MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,252 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
eml light on
movement in brake servo and steering rack at bulkhead fixings requiers investigation unable to see visable crack or fracture
n/s headlamp lens chipped
o/s/f fog lamp smashed
rear brake imbalance 47%
slight bind at o/s/r wheel
smell of diesel fuel requiers investigation as not visable
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise immeadiate replacement of front tyres
both front tyres bald on inner edges not showing cords yet
slight rear brake imbalance 20%
x2 nails in o/s/r tyre
Front tyres wearing on inner edges
Metal object O/S/R tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Plastic sill covers fitted
Slight brake bind O/S/R
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear exhaust clamp very heavily corroded
sill covers fitted
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear exhaust clamp very heavily corroded
sill covers fitted
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s/f indicator unit holed.
stone chips in windscreen.
front brake pads getting low.
handbrake cable gaitors split.
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front brake pads getting low.
handbrake cable gaitors split .
o/s/f indicator unit holed.
stone chips in windscreen.
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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Y801 VHR is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 Y801 VHR, 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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Y801 VHR is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 June 2001.
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