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Y307 FOO

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

74,438 mi
Last recorded74,438 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY307 FOO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 74,438 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 69,459 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 64,346 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 59,706 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 54,296 miles

Advise rear exhaust clamp corroed

Pass 13 Feb 2014 48,854 miles

Advise both rear tyres cracking

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 Jan 2013 43,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 43,777 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 39,638 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 35,442 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 30,750 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 25,580 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 20,919 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 19,553 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 17,048 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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Y307 FOO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 Y307 FOO, 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 Y307 FOO registered?

Y307 FOO is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 March 2001.

Is Y307 FOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y307 FOO shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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