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Y834 DGP

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

105,236 mi
Last recorded105,236 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY834 DGP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2019 105,236 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 102,224 miles

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)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 101,986 miles

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)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 99,344 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 95,442 miles

Both Rear Coil Springs Corroded

Both Rear Shocks Corroded

Front brake discs corroded/pitted/lipped

Fail 5 Apr 2016 95,441 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 89,315 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2015 89,315 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 83,916 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 76,952 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 71,871 miles

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)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 69,691 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 66,635 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 63,367 miles

both rear tyres cracking up on sidewall

Fail 31 Mar 2009 63,367 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 61,056 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 57,643 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 54,922 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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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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