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Y901 YJF

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

126,836 mi
Last recorded126,836 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY901 YJF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 126,836 miles

Rear exhaust mount missing

Pass 5 Sep 2018 125,515 miles

centre exhaust slight blow and undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Sep 2018 125,515 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 123,491 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 119,787 miles

undertays and outer sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2016 119,786 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 107,281 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2015 107,136 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 100,905 miles

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)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 95,007 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)

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)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 95,006 miles

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)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 86,041 miles

Both Front brake discs are worn

Both Rear tyres are starting to perish

Engine management lamp is on

Nearside wing mirror is cracked

Pass 2 Sep 2011 73,450 miles

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)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 59,671 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2009 55,687 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 50,787 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 45,775 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 39,345 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 32,905 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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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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What year was Y901 YJF registered?

Y901 YJF is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 August 2001.

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The MOT history for Y901 YJF shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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