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Y309 OFU

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

84,788 mi
Last recorded84,788 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY309 OFU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2014 84,788 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 81,670 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 78,296 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 74,759 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 71,682 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 71,649 miles

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

nearside wiperblade condition poor

Pass 21 Jul 2009 68,427 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 68,427 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 64,212 miles

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

nearside rear brake hose ferrule corroding

Pass 24 Jul 2007 60,812 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 57,225 miles

front number plate starting to crack

Fail 18 Jul 2005 48,387 miles

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

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

some damage to front no. plate

Pass 18 Jul 2005 48,387 miles

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

some damage to front no. plate

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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Y309 OFU is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y309 OFU, 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 Y309 OFU registered?

Y309 OFU is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 July 2001.

Is Y309 OFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y309 OFU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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