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Y928 UOB

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

101,736 mi
Last recorded101,736 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY928 UOB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2018 101,736 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floorpan (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floorpan (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings middle floorpan (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floorpan (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm outer bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

both front tyres have cuts on he outer sidewall but are not exposing cords or ply

middle exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 27 Jan 2017 95,821 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise engine bay covers & under tray/covers fitted unable to fully inspect

advise water leak (washer bottle?)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 95,821 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise engine bay covers & under tray/covers fitted unable to fully inspect

advise water leak (washer bottle?)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 93,777 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit running off inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit running off inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

advise engine bay covers & under trays/cover fitted unable to fully inspect

Fail 2 Feb 2016 93,777 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit running off inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit running off inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

advise engine bay covers & under trays/cover fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 22 Jan 2015 90,733 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 86,842 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 86,842 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

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 4 Feb 2013 81,497 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 76,481 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 76,432 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 72,612 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Mar 2011 72,594 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear 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 11 Mar 2010 63,652 miles

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

n/s/r parking brake effort low

Pass 13 Feb 2009 53,210 miles

O/S/F STRUT CASE CORRODED

Pass 25 Feb 2008 47,928 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 47,916 miles

Offside Brake servo insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 41,939 miles

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

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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Y928 UOB is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 Y928 UOB, 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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Y928 UOB is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 March 2001.

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