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Y958 OEE

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,179 mi
Last recorded94,179 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY958 OEE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2015 94,179 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

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

Fail 13 May 2015 94,169 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

O/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 2 Apr 2015 94,088 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

exhaust heat shield loose

floor pans corroded

rear exhaust corroded

under vehicle corroded

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 90,836 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

exhaust corroded

o/s/ floor corroded but not holed

slight corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 4 Apr 2013 88,056 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2013 88,054 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2012 86,309 miles

exhaust corroded

flex in bulk head

Pass 31 Mar 2011 83,718 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

flex in bulk head

Pass 6 Apr 2010 80,817 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

repair to bulk head

Fail 31 Mar 2009 77,005 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 77,005 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 74,255 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 68,009 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 60,825 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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Y958 OEE is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y958 OEE, 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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Y958 OEE is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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