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Y592 FTW

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

193,638 mi
Last recorded193,638 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY592 FTW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2013 193,638 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 193,622 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 193,602 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 193,602 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 24 Nov 2010 193,373 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 187,776 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 108,310 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 108,310 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 171,007 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 156,380 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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Y592 FTW is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 Y592 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 Y592 FTW registered?

Y592 FTW is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y592 FTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y592 FTW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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