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Y886 ECN

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

113,349 mi
Last recorded113,349 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY886 ECN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 113,349 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 112,004 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2017 112,004 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Central Front Oil leak ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 109,974 miles

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

Front both tyres inner edges worn

Pass 22 Jan 2015 105,802 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2015 105,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 103,396 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear tyre starting to crack between tread

rear back box starting to deteriate

Fail 29 Jan 2014 103,396 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear tyre starting to crack between tread

rear back box starting to deteriate

Pass 29 Jan 2013 101,567 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear back box starting to deteriate

Pass 26 Jan 2012 99,455 miles

Just passed emmisions emmiting alot of white smoke possible headgasket or cat fault

N/s/f abs sensor cable tied on to hub

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

Plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Fail 23 Jan 2012 99,440 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Just passed emmisions emmiting alot of white smoke possible headgasket or cat fault

N/s/f abs sensor cable tied on to hub

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

Plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 28 Jan 2011 96,954 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Jan 2011 96,934 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise hand brake cables

Pass 18 Jan 2010 91,988 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 Jan 2010 91,852 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 84,585 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 84,585 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 76,177 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 66,016 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 66,016 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

ALL SEATS AND SEATBELTS MUST BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE FOR INSPECTION AND MAKE SURE THE SEATBELTS ARE NOT HIDDEN BEHIND OR UNDER SEATS ETC TO PREVENT THE RISK OF FAILURE.

PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR VEHICLE IS IN A PRESENTABLE CONDITION PRIOR TO THE TEST AND ALL UNSIGHTLY LOADS REMOVED TO PREVENT THE TEST BEING ABANDONED.

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 53,700 miles

Nearside Front 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
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Y886 ECN is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 Y886 ECN, 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 Y886 ECN registered?

Y886 ECN is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 June 2001.

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