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Y935 BAR

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

84,186 mi
Last recorded84,186 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY935 BAR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 84,186 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 74,987 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 71,100 miles

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))

Fail 20 May 2019 71,100 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 23 May 2018 67,801 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 May 2018 67,801 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2017 62,792 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 60,040 miles

Offside Front Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyre cracking on inner walls

rear exhaust clamp deteriorated

Pass 4 Mar 2015 58,044 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 4 Mar 2015 58,044 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 56,709 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 12 Mar 2013 55,615 miles

** STRONG ADVISE ** rear subframe bushes deteriorated with movement

Oil leak

offside front lower arm bush slight movement

rear discs corroded / pitted and slight judder in roller brake tester

Pass 5 Mar 2012 54,370 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 5 Mar 2012 54,370 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 52,669 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 81,901 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2009 50,728 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 49,078 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 48,860 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cut in nearside front tyre outer wall

Fail 5 Feb 2008 48,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

cut in nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 6 Oct 2006 45,428 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 38,629 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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Y935 BAR is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey 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 Y935 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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Y935 BAR is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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