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Y858 VDA

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

164,084 mi
Last recorded164,084 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY858 VDA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2021 164,084 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2021 164,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 162,251 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 162,204 miles

Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2019 160,814 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 155,542 miles

engine management light on

Pass 10 Apr 2017 150,255 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake check

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock fixing area (2.4.A.3)

bulk head seems ok

under body components surface corrosion etc

vibration from engine

Pass 9 Apr 2016 134,942 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 122,001 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear offside and nearside wheel arches corroding but no holes or sharp exposed edges

Fail 13 Apr 2015 121,999 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear offside and nearside wheel arches corroding but no holes or sharp exposed edges

Pass 14 Jul 2014 119,046 miles

both front tyres only just legal on inner edges 1.6mm BORDERLINE

corrosion both rear wheel arches

corrosion n/s/f bottom inner wing

Fail 30 Jun 2014 118,864 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres only just legal on inner edges 1.6mm BORDERLINE

corrosion both rear wheel arches

corrosion n/s/f bottom inner wing

Pass 24 May 2013 112,144 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s/r tyre 2mm on inner edge

rear brake pad wear low

Pass 13 Jun 2012 105,198 miles

rear tyres uneven wear on inner edges n/s only just legal

Pass 25 May 2011 95,731 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 95,731 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2010 89,014 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 81,537 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 74,004 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2007 6,674 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 59,608 miles

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

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

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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Y858 VDA is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y858 VDA, 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 Y858 VDA registered?

Y858 VDA is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 June 2001.

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