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Y332 FVW

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,960 mi
Last recorded134,960 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY332 FVW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2015 134,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2015 134,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 125,721 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 117,480 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 117,480 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 24 May 2012 114,210 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2011 104,878 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 95,911 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 85,455 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 75,238 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 64,981 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 55,733 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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Y332 FVW is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y332 FVW, 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 Y332 FVW registered?

Y332 FVW is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 March 2001.

Is Y332 FVW safe to buy?

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