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Y357 FVW

2001 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,139 mi
Last recorded93,139 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY357 FVW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 93,139 miles

Nearside Rear trye perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 89,864 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 84,518 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 79,713 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 75,889 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 73,769 miles

exhaust rusty but not blowing

offside front foglight smashed

Fail 27 Mar 2012 73,769 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust rusty but not blowing

offside front foglight smashed

Pass 11 Mar 2011 68,906 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 63,649 miles

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

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

nearside front indicator lens cracked

Fail 16 Mar 2010 63,649 miles

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

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

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

nearside front indicator lens cracked

Pass 16 Mar 2009 56,991 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 48,493 miles

nearside front fog lamp not working

washers weak

Pass 21 Mar 2007 39,094 miles

nearside front fog lamp broken/damaged

Fail 21 Mar 2007 39,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front fog lamp broken/damaged

Pass 23 Mar 2006 32,166 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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Y357 FVW is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y357 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 Y357 FVW registered?

Y357 FVW is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2001.

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