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Y107 PFH

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,129 mi
Last recorded72,129 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY107 PFH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 72,129 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Jan 2017 72,128 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Jan 2016 68,231 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 68,231 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Fail 6 Feb 2015 64,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 64,455 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 60,395 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 59,486 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 59,316 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 59,316 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 59,139 miles

Offside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 58,768 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 58,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 57,653 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 57,653 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 55,994 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 53,156 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 48,157 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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Y107 PFH is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y107 PFH, 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 Y107 PFH registered?

Y107 PFH is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y107 PFH shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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