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Y848 VHR

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

129,430 mi
Last recorded129,430 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY848 VHR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 129,430 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear back box outer skin deterated

Fail 25 Apr 2017 129,428 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear back box outer skin deterated

Fail 14 Oct 2016 129,418 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2015 125,529 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

offside front floor slightly corroded

oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2014 120,143 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

bulkhead moves when steering shook unable to investigate as covered with insulation

Pass 1 Aug 2014 120,143 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

bulkhead moves when steering shook unable to investigate as covered with insulation

Pass 5 Aug 2013 109,030 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 102,228 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 94,638 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear outer brake disc is corroded !

oil weap or spilt oil !

rear axle suspention bushes may have slight play!

Pass 22 Jun 2010 86,670 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 77,797 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 77,794 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Jul 2008 66,891 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

engine management lamp on,o/s/f washer only one jet out of two working ,ok for mot

Pass 18 Jul 2008 66,891 miles

engine management lamp on,o/s/f washer only one jet out of two working ,ok for mot

Pass 3 Aug 2007 56,462 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 56,421 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

n/s/r tyre cracked and perished but not showing cords

Pass 4 Aug 2006 45,154 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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Y848 VHR is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y848 VHR, 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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What year was Y848 VHR registered?

Y848 VHR is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 July 2001.

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