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Y366 FNO

2001 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

186,543 mi
Last recorded186,543 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY366 FNO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2015 186,543 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

coolant leaks

exhaust is deteriated

slight oil leaks

Pass 27 Apr 2015 186,543 miles

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

coolant leaks

exhaust is deteriated

slight oil leaks

Fail 9 May 2014 173,078 miles

(EML) warning light is on

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

slight oil leaks

Pass 9 May 2014 173,078 miles

(EML) warning light is on

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

slight oil leaks

Pass 9 Apr 2013 164,989 miles

EML warning lamp on

Fail 5 Apr 2013 164,768 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

EML warning lamp on

Pass 14 May 2012 153,034 miles

exhaust corroded

front shockers corroded

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 7 May 2012 152,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

exhaust corroded

front shockers corroded

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 22 Apr 2011 139,701 miles

front number plate damaged

front shockers corroded

off side rear tyre low inner edge and cut advise replace

oil leaks

rear exhaust corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2010 124,581 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 108,903 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 101,212 miles

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 98,957 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 97,230 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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Y366 FNO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 Y366 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 Y366 FNO registered?

Y366 FNO is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 March 2001.

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