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Y167 FTT

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,520 mi
Last recorded79,520 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY167 FTT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2014 79,520 miles

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

Engine management light on

Front No plate cracked

Front exhaust flexi outer lightly damaged

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside rear brakes lightly binding

Oil leak

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2010 79,468 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2009 69,307 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Apr 2008 62,132 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 54,924 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 54,915 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 48,551 miles

Both rear tyres heavily stepped inner edge's

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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Y167 FTT is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 Y167 FTT, 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 Y167 FTT registered?

Y167 FTT is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 June 2001.

Is Y167 FTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y167 FTT shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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