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Y378 FNO

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

149,354 mi
Last recorded149,354 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY378 FNO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 149,354 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 146,299 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 141,082 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 136,656 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 130,725 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside 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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 125,882 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 118,314 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 109,881 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 100,785 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 93,406 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 93,406 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2007 80,060 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 62,171 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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Y378 FNO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 Y378 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 Y378 FNO registered?

Y378 FNO is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 March 2001.

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