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Y351 FNO

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

78,830 mi
Last recorded78,830 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY351 FNO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 78,830 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 73,769 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 67,789 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 55,966 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 55,081 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 54,129 miles

corroded back box

Pass 29 Mar 2016 52,335 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 50,479 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 49,152 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 46,771 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 44,682 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 42,822 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 40,560 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 40,559 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 37,063 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low outer edge

Pass 27 Mar 2008 33,753 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 30,043 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 25,544 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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Y351 FNO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 Y351 FNO, 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 Y351 FNO registered?

Y351 FNO is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y351 FNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y351 FNO shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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