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Y804 SDD

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

135,673 mi
Last recorded135,673 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY804 SDD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2021 135,673 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 131,455 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2020 131,428 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER WING EXCESSIVELY CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Lower Floor excessively deteriorated IN TWO P[LACES (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sound deadening material not fully secure NOISE AT REAR,SEEMS SILENCER MISSING. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 126,918 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear exhaust blow

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 126,918 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear exhaust blow

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 125,479 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 125,479 miles

Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 123,337 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 121,136 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear rear exhaust back box corroded

oil leak

Pass 21 May 2015 119,400 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r tyer inner edge worn

Fail 21 May 2015 119,400 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

o/s/r tyer inner edge worn

Pass 28 May 2014 117,395 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2013 110,928 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 May 2012 106,436 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 106,435 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 6 May 2011 98,067 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2010 92,956 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 92,956 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 80,057 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 73,859 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2008 73,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 67,955 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 62,708 miles

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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Y804 SDD is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 Y804 SDD, 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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What year was Y804 SDD registered?

Y804 SDD is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 July 2001.

Is Y804 SDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y804 SDD shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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