MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,706 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also feathered on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))
Rear exhaust box deteriorated but not blowing
Steering component mounting prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive movement in bulkhead close to steering rack close to offside mounting (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also feathered on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))
Rear exhaust box deteriorated but not blowing
Steering component mounting prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive movement in bulkhead close to steering rack close to offside mounting (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside front and discs slightly lipped (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and offside rear (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear (3.5.1g)
slight movement at bulkhead steering rack mountings
Front brake pads approximately 20%remaining also discs slightly lipped
Gearbox mounting defective
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and offside rear (3.6.B.4e)
Slight movement at bulkhead steering rack attachment
rear brake pads approximately 20% remaining
Front brake pads approximately 20%remaining also discs slightly lipped
Gearbox mounting defective
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and offside rear (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and offside (8.2.2)
Slight movement at bulkhead steering rack attachment
rear brake pads approximately 20% remaining
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Gearbox mounting defective
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
engine breather hose split/perrished
front tyres 3 mm
slight movement at bulkhead at steering attachement
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nsf anti roll bar link
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Y829 HMY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 Y829 HMY, 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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Y829 HMY is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 May 2001.
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