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Y585 MRF

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

101,930 mi
Last recorded101,930 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY585 MRF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 101,930 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear rear brake pipe retaining nuts corroding

Fail 24 Apr 2018 101,930 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported center section (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear rear brake pipe retaining nuts corroding

Pass 6 Apr 2017 94,809 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 94,327 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2015 93,773 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 92,791 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 88,088 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 79,795 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 65,011 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 60,457 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 56,426 miles

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

Oil leak

slight cut in outer rear offside tyre sidewall

Pass 28 Apr 2008 51,419 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 47,674 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 44,061 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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Y585 MRF is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 Y585 MRF, 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 Y585 MRF registered?

Y585 MRF is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 July 2001.

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