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Y844 PKY

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,340 mi
Last recorded119,340 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY844 PKY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 119,340 miles

EML Iluminated

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Mar 2017 119,340 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

EML Iluminated

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Feb 2016 108,872 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 103,765 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 99,017 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management lamp on

unable to see inner brake pads

Fail 26 Feb 2014 99,017 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management lamp on

unable to see inner brake pads

Pass 7 May 2013 95,535 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

damage to nearside front bumper & under tray missing

drivers window not working

offside door mirror cover loose

offside rear lamp lense cracked

Fail 7 May 2013 95,535 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

damage to nearside front bumper & under tray missing

drivers window not working

nearside rear tyre pressure very low

offside door mirror cover loose

offside rear lamp lense cracked

offside rear tyre very worn on inner edge & tread distorted

Pass 3 May 2012 88,530 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bolt missing in front cat bracket

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

danage to n/s/f/ bumper

n/s/f wiper has a small split

oil leak from engine area

slight flexing in baulk head were steeing rack mounts on n/s

Pass 4 May 2011 80,680 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bolt missing from downpipe bracket

both rear tyres worn on inner edges unevenly

damage to n/s/f bumper

o/s/r light unit cracked and has condensation in it

rear discs corroded and worn

Fail 4 May 2011 80,680 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bolt missing from downpipe bracket

both rear tyres worn on inner edges unevenly

damage to n/s/f bumper

front brake discs worn

n/s/f gear box mountain worn badly

o/s/r light unit cracked and has condensation in it

rear discs corroded and worn

Pass 6 May 2010 71,807 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

knocking from nearside front

rear tyres out of shape

Pass 15 Apr 2009 61,380 miles

front brak epads approx 3/4 worn

oil leak from oil filter area

Fail 2 Apr 2009 61,060 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brak epads approx 3/4 worn

oil leak from oil filter area

oil level very low

Pass 24 Apr 2008 52,216 miles

brake fluid level slightly low

front offside inboard constant velocity gaitor leaking lubricant

near side and offside front tyres slight wear inner edges

Pass 9 May 2007 42,983 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside inner front brake pad wearing low( will require new pads & discs)

nearside rear tyre tread very lumpy ( will cause road noise)

nearside rear wheel rim dented on inner face

Fail 8 May 2007 42,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front inner brake possibly low

nearside rear tyre tread very lumpy ( will cause road noise)

nearside rear wheel rim dented on inner face

neaside front tyre has nail in tread & pressure very low

offside rear tyre had nail in it ( may require new tyre if punctured

Pass 24 Apr 2006 32,567 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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Y844 PKY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y844 PKY, 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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Y844 PKY is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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