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Y715 HFB

2001 Saab 9-3 S Turbo

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,309 mi
Last recorded80,309 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2008
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-3 S Turbo79,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY715 HFB
MakeSaab
Model9-3 S Turbo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2008 80,309 miles

both rear tyres side walls perished badly

Fail 17 Mar 2008 80,309 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear tyres side walls perished badly

Pass 12 Mar 2007 60,244 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 44,538 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 S Turbo?

Based on 1,094 MOT tests across 204 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
7,581
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
position lamp(s) not working 53
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 29
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Y715 HFB is a 2001 Saab 9-3 S Turbo in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Saab 9-3 S Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 79,866 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 S Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y715 HFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 S Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Saab 9-3 S Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y715 HFB registered?

Y715 HFB is a 2001 Saab 9-3 S Turbo, first registered on 31 March 2001.

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