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Y801 VHR

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,252 mi
Last recorded143,252 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY801 VHR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2012 143,252 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 141,050 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 137,078 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 129,763 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2009 129,763 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 120,744 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 120,744 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 109,757 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 91,942 miles

o/s/f indicator unit holed.

stone chips in windscreen.

front brake pads getting low.

handbrake cable gaitors split.

Fail 27 Jun 2006 91,942 miles

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?

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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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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