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Y36 FBK

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

89,238 mi
Last recorded89,238 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY36 FBK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2015 89,238 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 85,829 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 76,259 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 74,303 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 72,410 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clicking noise from n/s/f wueel when spun wheel free

Pass 1 Jul 2010 64,984 miles

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

front brake pad linings wearing down

os front fog light lense damaged

rear brake pad linings wearing down

Pass 6 Jul 2009 54,899 miles

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

can not see all brake pads

Fail 25 Jun 2009 54,899 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

can not see all brake pads

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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Y36 FBK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y36 FBK, 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 Y36 FBK registered?

Y36 FBK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y36 FBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y36 FBK shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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