MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,236 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR CLAMP RUSTED BADLY (7.1.2)
Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged BOTH SIDE FRONT ABS RINGS RUSTED BADLY (3.4.2)
Fuel filter and unions badly rusted
Nearside Body has slight corrosion OUTER SILL RUSTED AWAY BUT BOX SECTION INSIDE SILL OK, BOTH SILLS HAVE PLASTIC OVER SILL AS WELL (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR CLAMP RUSTED BADLY (7.1.2)
Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged BOTH SIDE FRONT ABS RINGS RUSTED BADLY (3.4.2)
Fuel filter and unions badly rusted
Nearside Body has slight corrosion OUTER SILL RUSTED AWAY BUT BOX SECTION INSIDE SILL OK, BOTH SILLS HAVE PLASTIC OVER SILL AS WELL (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Both rear coil springs corroded
Crack in windscreen
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system corroded
Front brake discs corroded/pitted/lipped
Nearside front tyre perished
Oil leak
Both Rear Coil Springs Corroded
Both Rear Shocks Corroded
Front brake discs corroded/pitted/lipped
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Both Rear Coil Springs Corroded
Both Rear Shocks Corroded
Front brake discs corroded/pitted/lipped
both rear tyres worn past legal limit on inner edges and perished
o/s/f shcok absorber body corroded but still functioning
outer sills have plastic covers
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
both rear tyres worn past legal limit on inner edges and perished
o/s/f shcok absorber body corroded but still functioning
outer sills have plastic covers
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Oil leak
both rear tyres wearing to inner edges
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak
both front tyres wearing to edges
engine management light on
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
both rear tyres cracking up on sidewall
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
both rear tyres cracking up on sidewall
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Y834 DGP is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 Y834 DGP, 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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Y834 DGP is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 June 2001.
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