MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,836 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear exhaust mount missing
centre exhaust slight blow and undertrays and outer sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
centre exhaust slight blow and undertrays and outer sill covers fitted
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides fronts worn on inner edges replace soon (4.1.E.1)
eml light on and outer sill covers and undertrays fitted
undertays and outer sill covers fitted
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)
undertays and outer sill covers fitted
Nearside door mirror cracked
Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)
exhaust heavily corroded and leaking slightly
oil around engine
steering rack flexing on bulkhead
underside and components corroded in places
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area (5.2.6)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under wheelarch area (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside door mirror cracked
Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)
exhaust heavily corroded and leaking slightly
oil around engine
steering rack flexing on bulkhead
underside and components corroded in places
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
LONG HANDBRAKE TRAVEL
NEARSIDE FRONT MIRROR GLASS BROKEN
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front 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)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Both Front brake discs are worn
Both Rear tyres are starting to perish
Engine management lamp is on
Nearside wing mirror is cracked
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Y901 YJF is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 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 Y901 YJF, 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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Y901 YJF is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 August 2001.
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