MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,462 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake servo damaged but function not impaired (3.6.A.2c)
Oil leak
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
both rear tyres have slightly distorted treads and small splits in the sidewalls
possible air leak around brake pedal/servo
rear exhaust heat shield loose
Brake servo damaged but function not impaired (3.6.A.2c)
Oil leak
both rear tyres have slightly distorted treads and small splits in the sidewalls
possible air leak around brake pedal/servo
rear exhaust heat shield loose
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Turbo?
Based on 2,405 MOT tests across 542 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y278 ACF is a 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 86,034 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 SE Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 115 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y278 ACF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Saab 9-3 SE Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Saab 9-3 SE Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was Y278 ACF registered?
Y278 ACF is a 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo, first registered on 26 June 2001.
Is Y278 ACF safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y278 ACF shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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