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Y591 FTW

2001 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

153,572 mi
Last recorded153,572 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY591 FTW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2015 153,572 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front no plate cracked

o/s/f tyre outer side damage

rear exhaused box corroded

rear no plate deterioted

Pass 21 Jan 2014 147,914 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 28 Dec 2012 141,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 141,890 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 138,289 miles

Front number plate damaged

NSF Shock absorber leaking

NSF Tyre cut in outer sidewall

Screw in OSR Tyre tread

Fail 9 Jan 2012 138,289 miles

Screw in OSR Tyre tread

Front number plate damaged

NSF Shock absorber leaking

NSF Tyre cut in outer sidewall

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 136,416 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 136,406 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fail 17 Dec 2009 128,731 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

child seat nearside rear. belt not checked

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Dec 2009 128,731 miles

child seat nearside rear. belt not checked

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jan 2009 118,642 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 118,631 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear seat belt not fully tested due to child seat installed

Various small chips in front screen swept areas

Pass 4 Jan 2008 109,158 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 101,251 miles

o/s inner cv boot loosing grease

Fail 2 Jan 2007 101,251 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s inner cv boot loosing grease

Pass 10 Aug 2005 71,090 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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Y591 FTW is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y591 FTW, 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 Y591 FTW registered?

Y591 FTW is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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