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Y602 FTW

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,457 mi
Last recorded116,457 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY602 FTW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2015 116,457 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

engine check light on

Fail 3 Jul 2015 116,429 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

e.m.l on,,ok for test

Pass 25 Jun 2014 111,475 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 103,783 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 96,321 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 91,362 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 91,362 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 84,849 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 84,847 miles

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

O/S/F Brake pads worn low

Pass 16 Jun 2008 78,814 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 66,719 miles

n/s/f o/s/f tyres cut in sidewall cords not exposed

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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Y602 FTW is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y602 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 Y602 FTW registered?

Y602 FTW is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 March 2001.

Is Y602 FTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y602 FTW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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