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Y344 FOO

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

117,770 mi
Last recorded117,770 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY344 FOO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2020 117,770 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 116,383 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 115,214 miles

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 May 2015 111,824 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2014 107,092 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 102,221 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 102,149 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 May 2012 96,747 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 90,240 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2011 90,240 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 86,571 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 4 May 2010 86,571 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 81,489 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 77,381 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 71,783 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 64,560 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN DOWN TO LEGAL LIMIT ON INNER EDGE †NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN DOWN TO LEGAL LIMIT ON INNER EDGE †OFFSIDE FRONT FOG LAMP LENS BROKEN

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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Y344 FOO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 Y344 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 Y344 FOO registered?

Y344 FOO is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 March 2001.

Is Y344 FOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y344 FOO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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