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Y612 FTW

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

165,991 mi
Last recorded165,991 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2010
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY612 FTW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2010 165,991 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 153,969 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2009 140,667 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 140,667 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 128,538 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 118,111 miles

23% imbalance on front brakes

centre to rear exhaust clamp corroded

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edgfe close to legal limit

Pass 21 Jul 2006 114,832 miles

o/s/f tyre worn slightly on inner edge

windscreen chipped

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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Y612 FTW is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 Y612 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 Y612 FTW registered?

Y612 FTW is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 April 2001.

Is Y612 FTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y612 FTW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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