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Y963 AEX

2001 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,076 mi
Last recorded83,076 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY963 AEX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 83,076 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 82,754 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking leaking from offside front. fluid getting on wheel and exhaust (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Power steering malfunctioning no power very tight (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 76,566 miles

Some front brake disc wear

Pass 17 Oct 2014 68,931 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 59,818 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 10 Oct 2013 59,818 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine oil low

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear exhaust in poor condition due to corrosion

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Oct 2012 55,878 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 28 Sep 2011 52,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 52,787 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 49,872 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 46,679 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 43,374 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Oct 2008 43,374 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 39,679 miles

n/s/r tyre punctured

rear exhaust bracket starting to corrode

Pass 26 Feb 2007 37,268 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 30,423 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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Y963 AEX is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y963 AEX, 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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Y963 AEX is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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