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Y337 FTT

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,757 mi
Last recorded95,757 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY337 FTT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2016 95,757 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 94,641 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s.top.mount.worn.cut.in.n/s/r.tyre.

Fail 17 Feb 2015 94,641 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s.top.mount.worn.cut.in.n/s/r.tyre.

Pass 12 Feb 2014 92,383 miles

CUT IN SIDEWALL OF NEARSIDE REAR TYRE...

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

DRIVERS SEAT BELT BUCKLE CASEING BROCKEN...

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON...

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Jan 2014 92,383 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light on............

Pass 20 Dec 2012 89,788 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Dec 2011 88,221 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNTING RUSTY...

DRIVERS SEAT BELT BUCKLE COVER BROKEN...

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN...

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE DISC WORN...

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE HAS CRACKING SIDEWALLS...

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

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

TICK OVER A LITTLE HIGH...

Pass 22 Dec 2011 88,221 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNTING RUSTY...

DRIVERS SEAT BELT BUCKLE COVER BROKEN...

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN...

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE DISC WORN...

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE HAS CRACKING SIDEWALLS...

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

TICK OVER A LITTLE HIGH...

Pass 23 Dec 2010 86,757 miles

CUT IN INNER SIDE WALL OF OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE...

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2010 86,757 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

CUT IN INNER SIDE WALL OF OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE...

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2010 81,705 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2010 81,703 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2008 72,166 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 72,165 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 66,208 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 52,624 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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Y337 FTT is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y337 FTT, 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 Y337 FTT registered?

Y337 FTT is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 July 2001.

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