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Y532 BSF

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,456 mi
Last recorded99,456 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY532 BSF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2012 99,456 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake fliud dirty

front windscreen has very small stone chips on it

rear wiper blade split

Fail 10 Mar 2012 99,396 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake fliud dirty

front windscreen has very small stone chips on it

rear heat shield comimg adrift

rear wiper blade split

Pass 21 Mar 2011 93,165 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 81,539 miles

Oil leak

exhaust rear silencer clamp corroded and weak

front number plate cracked

Pass 17 Mar 2009 67,522 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 56,288 miles

both rear tyres perished and feathering on edges

Pass 21 Mar 2007 47,579 miles

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

nearside rear tyre slightly distorted

offside front tyre cracking at tread and sidewall

offside rear tyre cracking at tread and sidewall

Fail 21 Mar 2007 47,579 miles

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

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

nearside rear tyre slightly distorted

offdside rear tyre cracking at tread and sidewall

offside fron tyre cracking at tread and sidewall

Pass 30 Mar 2006 41,644 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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Y532 BSF is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y532 BSF, 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 Y532 BSF registered?

Y532 BSF is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y532 BSF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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