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Y959 CNV

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

110,959 mi
Last recorded110,959 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY959 CNV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2018 110,959 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner arch corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner arch corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 107,551 miles

Front coil spring corroded and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion spring location area (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

n/s rear floor panel corroded

o/s rear tyre perished

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

slight seepage of grease from o/s inner CV gaiter

Fail 27 Aug 2017 107,551 miles

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

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

Front coil spring corroded and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion spring location area (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

n/s rear floor panel corroded

o/s rear tyre perished

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

slight seepage of grease from o/s inner CV gaiter

Pass 22 Aug 2016 103,195 miles

Offside Front nail in tyre

lower arm middle pin bushes perishing

nearside rear tyre perishing and weakened side walls

Pass 25 Aug 2015 99,731 miles

corrosion offside rear upper coiilsring mount

Fail 25 Aug 2015 99,731 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

corrosion offside rear upper coiilsring mount

Pass 21 Aug 2014 94,918 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 91,338 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 88,271 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 86,547 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 84,441 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 82,714 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 80,163 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 77,369 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 74,751 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 68,933 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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Y959 CNV is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 Y959 CNV, 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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Y959 CNV is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 August 2001.

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