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Y492 FTT

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

227,490 mi
Last recorded227,490 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY492 FTT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 227,490 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 223,124 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 218,103 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 213,094 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 210,667 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 205,621 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 205,621 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 11 May 2018 200,453 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 193,928 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 186,499 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 178,939 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 169,551 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 157,901 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 146,949 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 136,328 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 11 May 2010 123,388 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 115,678 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 103,437 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 89,790 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 73,586 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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Y492 FTT is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 Y492 FTT, 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 Y492 FTT registered?

Y492 FTT is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 June 2001.

Is Y492 FTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y492 FTT shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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