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Y585 FVW

2001 Saab 9-3 SE

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

105,334 mi
Last recorded105,334 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-3 SE92,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY585 FVW
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 3 Jul 2024 105,334 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 104,320 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 102,472 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 101,877 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 100,742 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 99,612 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 97,720 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 94,651 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe exhaust (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 91,185 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 87,372 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 82,156 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 77,361 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 70,848 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 62,910 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 56,017 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 49,789 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 41,309 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 33,085 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE?

Based on 1,167 MOT tests across 218 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
6,897
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
218
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40
position lamp(s) not working 39
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 26
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26
Direction indicator incorrect colour 23
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Y585 FVW is a 2001 Saab 9-3 SE in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2001 Saab 9-3 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 92,622 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y585 FVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Saab 9-3 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y585 FVW registered?

Y585 FVW is a 2001 Saab 9-3 SE, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y585 FVW safe to buy?

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