MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,830 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Battery insecure
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure
Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)
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Y348 FVW is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 Y348 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 Y348 FVW registered?
Y348 FVW is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 April 2001.
Is Y348 FVW safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y348 FVW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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