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Y892 GYJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

139,069 mi
Last recorded139,069 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY892 GYJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2020 139,069 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2020 138,994 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 133,537 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2019 133,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 124,608 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2018 124,608 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 120,607 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 120,208 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 120,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 119,606 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 117,303 miles

offside front tyre close to 2mm tread depth indicators.

Fail 7 Feb 2015 117,297 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre close to 2mm tread depth indicators.

Pass 15 Nov 2013 113,884 miles

Both front tyres starting to crack

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 113,884 miles

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

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

Both front tyres starting to crack

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 109,423 miles

Nearside rear tyre has small cuts in side wall

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011
Fail 17 Oct 2011 99,248 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 91,327 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 85,026 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2008 77,267 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 70,666 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 62,216 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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Y892 GYJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 Y892 GYJ, 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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Y892 GYJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 July 2001.

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