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Y609 FTW

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2008
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

137,774 mi
Last recorded137,774 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2007
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY609 FTW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 29 Sep 2007 137,774 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

child seat fitted to o/s/r seat, not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

vehicle underbody starting to show slight signs of corrosion outside prescribed areas, reccommend underseal.

Pass 15 Sep 2006 114,123 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2005 93,462 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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Y609 FTW is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y609 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 Y609 FTW registered?

Y609 FTW is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 April 2001.

Is Y609 FTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y609 FTW shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y609 FTW have outstanding finance?

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