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Y616 FTW

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

86,361 mi
Last recorded86,361 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY616 FTW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 86,361 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 86,361 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 82,566 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 82,563 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 80,992 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 78,488 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 76,956 miles

Rear number plate becoming disfigured

Fail 5 Aug 2016 76,956 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 75,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 73,122 miles

front number plate cracked

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Jul 2013 71,190 miles

front number plate becoming disfigured

Fail 4 Jul 2013 71,190 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front number plate becoming disfigured

Pass 17 Jul 2012 69,210 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust box showing some corrsion

Pass 20 Jul 2011 66,850 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 66,850 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Jul 2010 63,385 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 63,367 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 58,034 miles

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge ( near limit)

o/s front seat belt, slight fraying in strap

Fail 8 Jul 2009 58,034 miles

Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge ( near limit)

o/s front seat belt, slight fraying in strap

Pass 16 Jul 2008 54,169 miles

rear exhaust clamp advance corrsion

Pass 4 Jul 2007 48,075 miles

nail in n/s rear tyre tread

Pass 18 Jul 2006 45,222 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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Y616 FTW is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 Y616 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 Y616 FTW registered?

Y616 FTW is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 May 2001.

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