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Y592 MRF

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

124,352 mi
Last recorded124,352 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY592 MRF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 124,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear slight play in axle bush

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

Offside Rear slight play in axle bush

Fail 18 Aug 2016 124,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear slight play in axle bush

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

Offside Rear slight play in axle bush

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 124,066 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 124,066 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 120,528 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 120,528 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 117,200 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 117,200 miles

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 113,137 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 113,137 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 108,978 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 103,985 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 99,552 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2009 99,552 miles

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 93,987 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 87,779 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 80,993 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 MRF is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 Y592 MRF registered?

Y592 MRF is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 July 2001.

Is Y592 MRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y592 MRF shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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