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Y273 FFJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

180,959 mi
Last recorded180,959 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY273 FFJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2013 180,959 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 180,956 miles

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2012 164,440 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 164,440 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 24 May 2011 153,795 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 149,595 miles

Front number plate started to delaminate

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 29 May 2010 149,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front number plate started to delaminate

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 142,358 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 134,244 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 134,229 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside handbrake low effort

Pass 28 Aug 2007 122,564 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 104,050 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 87,407 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2005 87,407 miles

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

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

advize h/brake travell

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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Y273 FFJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y273 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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What year was Y273 FFJ registered?

Y273 FFJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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