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Y346 FVW

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

133,981 mi
Last recorded133,981 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY346 FVW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 11 Apr 2011 133,981 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 124,510 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

slight buckle in n/s/r alloy wheel

Pass 3 Apr 2009 112,168 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Apr 2008 104,775 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 94,723 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 89,261 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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Y346 FVW is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y346 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 Y346 FVW registered?

Y346 FVW is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 March 2001.

Is Y346 FVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y346 FVW shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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