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Y988 GFM

2001 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

71,555 mi
Last recorded71,555 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY988 GFM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 71,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive breather hose above alternator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield above fuel tank not secure

Fail 24 Apr 2019 71,555 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive breather hose above alternator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield above fuel tank not secure

Pass 20 Apr 2018 68,149 miles

exhaust bracket corroded but exhaust still supported

Fail 12 Apr 2018 68,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall split (4.1.D.1b)

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

exhaust bracket corroded but exhaust still supported

Pass 1 Nov 2016 68,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit side wall damage (4.1.E.1)

exhaust bracket corroded but still suported

Pass 21 Aug 2015 67,660 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2015 67,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 67,345 miles

offside rear tyre worn 3mm

Pass 25 Jul 2013 67,207 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

exhaust bracket insecure but system is still adequately supported

nearside front tyre worn on edges

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre worn and cracking

Fail 24 Jul 2013 67,207 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

exhaust bracket insecure but system is still adequately supported

nearside front tyre worn on edges

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre worn and cracking

Pass 23 Jul 2012 66,424 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 62,707 miles

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

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

all brake discs corrosion

Pass 1 May 2010 61,870 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Apr 2010 61,870 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Battery insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 May 2009 59,050 miles

Front No. plate slightly damaged

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

parking brake has little reserve travel

sill covers fitted

Fail 8 May 2009 59,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front No. plate slightly damaged

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

parking brake has little reserve travel

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2007 55,914 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 54,629 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 49,887 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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Y988 GFM is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Y988 GFM, 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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Y988 GFM is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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