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Y586 BSF

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

115,875 mi
Last recorded115,875 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY586 BSF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 115,875 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 109,810 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 109,810 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 104,313 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 98,521 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 91,848 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 85,120 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 77,329 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 70,136 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 62,157 miles

ADVISE FUEL TANK OVERFLOW PIPE HAS NO CLIP ON

Pass 7 Jun 2007 55,779 miles

ADVISE REAR NUMBER PLATE

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 45,373 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 45,373 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

ADVISE NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE

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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Y586 BSF is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 Y586 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 Y586 BSF registered?

Y586 BSF is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y586 BSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y586 BSF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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