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FEZ 4288

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,117 mi
Last recorded100,117 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFEZ 4288
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 15 Aug 2017 100,117 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 99,715 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Long h/brake travel

Pass 23 Jul 2015 99,636 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 99,529 miles

eng/light on

Pass 22 Apr 2013 99,366 miles

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

engine management light

o/s parking brake requires attention

o/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 8 May 2012 98,853 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear discs corroded

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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FEZ 4288 is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FEZ 4288, 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 FEZ 4288 registered?

FEZ 4288 is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 July 2001.

Is FEZ 4288 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FEZ 4288 shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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