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Y819 DNV

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

112,199 mi
Last recorded112,199 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY819 DNV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 112,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 109,577 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake has minimal reserve travel

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and all underside components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 109,577 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake has minimal reserve travel

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and all underside components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 105,967 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 105,765 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 105,753 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) catching on driveshaft (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 102,971 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 102,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 98,660 miles

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

o/s front tyre cracking in treads

Pass 4 Oct 2013 95,333 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 95,293 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 92,579 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 90,305 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 86,010 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 83,117 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 79,452 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 76,774 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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Y819 DNV is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y819 DNV, 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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Y819 DNV is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 August 2001.

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