MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,827 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
o/s + n/s rear tyres condition
rear exhaust conddition
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
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)
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
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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