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Y929 OFU

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

116,183 mi
Last recorded116,183 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY929 OFU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2014 116,183 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all wheel bearings slight play-rear brake discs pitted and corroded-rear pads low-oil leak /due to oil leak unable to check components properley-

exhaust corroded-x2 front shocker damp-rear x2 calipers sticking-exhaust mountings weak and corroded-x2 rear tyres on limit-

Pass 30 Jul 2013 112,005 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 26 Jul 2013 111,955 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 104,023 miles

e.m.light on

Fail 2 Apr 2012 103,948 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

e.m.light on

Pass 27 Apr 2011 97,778 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 97,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front tyre is worn very low on inner side

Pass 1 Apr 2010 87,368 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 87,368 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 79,736 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 76,847 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 66,952 miles

exhaust rear section look poor in condition

Pass 5 May 2006 63,891 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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Y929 OFU is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y929 OFU, 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 Y929 OFU registered?

Y929 OFU is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 August 2001.

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