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Y806 FEV

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

89,246 mi
Last recorded89,246 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY806 FEV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 89,246 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 88,328 miles

Offside Rear tyre has minor but on inner sidewall

Fail 11 Apr 2017 88,310 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear tyre has minor but on inner sidewall

Pass 15 Apr 2016 86,929 miles

Rear wiper blades split

suspected oil leak on engine

Pass 23 Mar 2015 85,503 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2015 85,503 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2013 80,783 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 80,783 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 76,322 miles

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

rear exhust clamp rusty

Pass 5 Oct 2011 71,837 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 65,650 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 57,849 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Fail 29 Apr 2009 57,849 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 51,995 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 51,995 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)

Pass 23 May 2006 36,847 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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Y806 FEV is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y806 FEV, 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 Y806 FEV registered?

Y806 FEV is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y806 FEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y806 FEV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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