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Y566 BSF

2001 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,861 mi
Last recorded50,861 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY566 BSF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 1 Jul 2026 50,861 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 50,619 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides corroded outer casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 50,285 miles

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

petrol cap o ring splitting

Pass 3 Aug 2023 50,120 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 49,598 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 48,429 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 48,040 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak coming from sump nut (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2019 47,832 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 46,757 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 43,112 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 42,641 miles

nearside rear wheel slightly tight to turn

Pass 23 May 2015 42,170 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 41,938 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 41,634 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 41,471 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 41,125 miles

slight perishing to the nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Apr 2010 40,492 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 37,459 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 30,145 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 23,402 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 20,230 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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Y566 BSF is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y566 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 Y566 BSF registered?

Y566 BSF is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 March 2001.

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