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Y597 FTW

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,827 mi
Last recorded107,827 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY597 FTW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2014 107,827 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust condition inc clamp

Pass 3 May 2012 107,685 miles

o/s + n/s rear tyres condition

rear exhaust conddition

Pass 27 Nov 2008 107,332 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 107,330 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 16 Oct 2008 107,315 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 100,854 miles

Nearside front worn on outer edge (Higher tread pattern)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear silencer outer skin corroding

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Oct 2007 100,829 miles

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

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

handbrake cables stiff in operasion

Pass 4 Oct 2006 89,982 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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Y597 FTW is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 Y597 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 Y597 FTW registered?

Y597 FTW is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2001.

Is Y597 FTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y597 FTW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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