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Y832 OPY

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

122,133 mi
Last recorded122,133 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY832 OPY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 122,133 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 115,372 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 115,370 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 109,769 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 109,758 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor x2 (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 104,351 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 27 Jun 2016 104,342 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 27 Jun 2015 99,649 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

all brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 25 Jun 2015 99,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

all brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 25 Jun 2014 95,209 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f tyre slightly wearing on outer edge

Fail 24 Jun 2014 95,209 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f tyre slightly wearing on outer edge

Pass 25 Jun 2013 91,298 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 88,663 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 85,556 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r flexi brake pipe ferruie corroed

o/s/r flexi brake pipe ferruie corroed

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2010 83,102 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust heat sheild insecure

Front discs worn

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear discs scored

Pass 25 Jun 2009 79,975 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust heat shield brocken away

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2009 79,975 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust heat shield brocken away

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2008 75,219 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 67,682 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 26 Jun 2007 67,682 miles

rear wiper blade split

Pass 27 Jun 2006 58,192 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 48,664 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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Y832 OPY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 Y832 OPY, 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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Y832 OPY is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 May 2001.

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