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Y975 TSD

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,313 mi
Last recorded117,313 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY975 TSD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2012 117,313 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 28 Dec 2012 117,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 109,082 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2011 108,914 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

centre rear stop light partially inoperative

exhaust bracket broken centre

movement in steering column

nearside front tyre devoid of tread inner and outer edges

offside front tyre devoid of tread and close to legal limit

slight play in offside front drop link

Pass 29 Dec 2010 99,416 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/f disc slightly corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2009 88,024 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 74,530 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 65,653 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 52,348 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 41,136 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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Y975 TSD is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y975 TSD, 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 Y975 TSD registered?

Y975 TSD is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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