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Y38 AAF

2001 Saab 9-3 SE Tid

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

154,416 mi
Last recorded154,416 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Tid120,300 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY38 AAF
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Tid
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2015 154,416 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside and offside rear arches are corroded

nearside rear brake slight bind

plastic sill trims fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2013 144,140 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 17 Oct 2013 144,140 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 136,788 miles

front to rear brake pipes surface rust

n/s/f wheel rim damaged

o/s/f inner arch surface rust

surface rust on rear arches

surface rust on underside

Fail 2 Oct 2012 136,788 miles

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

n/s/f wheel rim damaged

Pass 17 Oct 2011 130,332 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 123,258 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 114,840 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 107,157 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 99,181 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 99,181 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 88,312 miles

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

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

both rear tyres low on inner edges esp.o/s

rear brake hose ends rusted

small cut in n/s/f tyre outer wall

small cut in o/s/r tyre tread

Pass 14 Oct 2005 79,556 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Tid?

Based on 3,370 MOT tests across 440 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
9,627
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
440
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 227
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 130
position lamp(s) not working 89
parking brake recording little or no effort 83
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 82
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Y38 AAF is a 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Tid in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 120,300 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 SE Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 227 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y38 AAF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 SE Tid typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Saab 9-3 SE Tid is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y38 AAF is a 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Tid, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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