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Y921 BAR

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,118 mi
Last recorded106,118 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY921 BAR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2021 106,118 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central under the car (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 102,793 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear section, corroded within clip, borderline excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Floor repairs covered in underseal

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 102,410 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

centre and rear exhaust boxs corroded slight leak of gasses from rear box

corrosion and rust to n/s/f n/s/r floors

n/s end of sill slight corrosion started

Pass 12 Apr 2018 101,571 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box corroded (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

centre exhaust box corroded

n/s/f n/s/r floors corroding

n/s/r end of sill corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2017 100,737 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f n/s/r floors started to rust and corrode

n/s/r inner wheel arch started to rust end of sill

rear exhaust box corroded and rusty

Pass 6 Jan 2016 96,443 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2016 96,443 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 94,984 miles

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

engine mil lamp on

Pass 10 Jan 2014 91,871 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 866,352 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 81,866 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 77,253 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 77,253 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 71,629 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 64,298 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 55,648 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 44,739 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 43,172 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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Y921 BAR is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y921 BAR, 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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Y921 BAR is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 June 2001.

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