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Y591 MRF

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

130,129 mi
Last recorded130,129 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY591 MRF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2013 130,129 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 130,129 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 123,037 miles

Rear silencer deteorated.

Pass 17 Jan 2011 109,004 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 109,004 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 89,697 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall not cut to cords

Pass 3 Oct 2008 83,074 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 83,061 miles

Offside Front Upper Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 22 May 2007 73,926 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 64,014 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 MRF is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 Y591 MRF registered?

Y591 MRF is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 July 2001.

Is Y591 MRF safe to buy?

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