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Y252 FFJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

173,701 mi
Last recorded173,701 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY252 FFJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 173,701 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 173,679 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached back box clamp corroded (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2018 171,866 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 167,866 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 163,567 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror glass (8.1.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 163,565 miles

Fuel system component insecure filler neck pipe (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror glass (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 159,247 miles

condition of track rod end ball joint dust covers

filler neck to tank clip broken

Pass 31 Jul 2014 156,231 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust smokey

Pass 5 Aug 2013 151,097 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 151,095 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine management light on indicating a fault within the system

Pass 17 Aug 2012 149,511 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Aug 2012 149,511 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 144,961 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 144,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 141,854 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 138,705 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Aug 2008

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 128,541 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 118,804 miles

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

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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Y252 FFJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 Y252 FFJ, 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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Y252 FFJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 March 2001.

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