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Y924 BAR

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

78,711 mi
Last recorded78,711 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY924 BAR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 78,711 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust rust

Pass 7 Nov 2022 78,474 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 78,235 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 77,813 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 77,263 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2019 77,262 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 73,791 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 73,787 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 70,119 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2016 65,999 miles

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

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

oil leaking

Pass 4 Jan 2016 65,070 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2015 61,747 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2014 57,998 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 56,263 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 55,224 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2011 55,224 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 52,295 miles

Oil leak

both front brake discs worn

Fail 10 Dec 2010 52,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

both front brake discs worn

Pass 22 Dec 2009 49,638 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)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Dec 2009 49,634 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2008 45,911 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 41,257 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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Y924 BAR is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 Y924 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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Y924 BAR is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 May 2001.

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