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Y202 OFS

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,638 mi
Last recorded116,638 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY202 OFS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2012 116,638 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 106,159 miles

front brake disc pitted

offside rear flex brake hose metal end starting to corrode but not to excess

Fail 21 Sep 2011 106,151 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake disc pitted

offside rear flex brake hose metal end starting to corrode but not to excess

Pass 4 Nov 2010 98,332 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 86,480 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 75,857 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 67,731 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 67,731 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 57,254 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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Y202 OFS is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y202 OFS, 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 Y202 OFS registered?

Y202 OFS is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 June 2001.

Is Y202 OFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y202 OFS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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