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Y757 FVW

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

155,243 mi
Last recorded155,243 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY757 FVW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 155,243 miles

Oil leak ()

n/s/r tyre worn on inner

o/s/f tyre worn edges

Pass 3 Sep 2016 153,914 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

engine light on

rear exhaust deteriorating

wear on nearside front tyre

wear on nearside rear tyre

wear on offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2015 150,726 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 144,731 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 143,185 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

gearbox oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2012 140,912 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside rear damper misting slightly

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2011 118,885 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 118,573 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 97,463 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 91,562 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 77,170 miles

nearside rear tyre on 3mm,rear brake pads worn low & discs in poor condition,rear exhaust clamp in poor condition

Pass 16 Mar 2007 61,241 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 45,562 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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Y757 FVW is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 Y757 FVW, 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 Y757 FVW registered?

Y757 FVW is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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The MOT history for Y757 FVW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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