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Y813 SDD

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

146,177 mi
Last recorded146,177 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY813 SDD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2018 146,177 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2015 145,804 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 145,793 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2014 143,050 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/f indicator lens cracked

n/s/f top mount slight play

n/s/r tyre cracked

oil leak

rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2014 143,050 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/f indicator lens cracked

n/s/f top mount slight play

n/s/r tyre cracked

oil leak

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2013 140,506 miles

Both rear tyres worn inner edges

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Oct 2013 140,505 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres worn inner edges

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 134,185 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2011 120,731 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear tyres worn out of shape inner edge, Large oil leak from engine

Fail 29 Nov 2011 120,731 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear tyres worn out of shape inner edge, Large oil leak from engine

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 107,687 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to covers and tank

Fail 13 Dec 2010 107,684 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to covers and tank

Pass 26 Nov 2009 97,842 miles

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

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

both front tyres warn on inner edges

Pass 19 Nov 2008 88,074 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2007 71,441 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 59,946 miles

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

O/S/F tyre worn on edges, O/S/F wing danaged above front indicator.

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

Fail 26 Jul 2006 59,946 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

O/S/F tyre worn on edges, O/S/F wing danaged above front indicator.

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

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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Y813 SDD is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 Y813 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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Y813 SDD is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 July 2001.

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