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Y812 FEV

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

56,030 mi
Last recorded56,030 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY812 FEV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2014 56,030 miles

Engine managment light on

Rear pads getting low

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

Wiper blades starting to split

Fail 28 Jun 2014 56,030 miles

Engine managment light on

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear pads getting low

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

Wiper blades starting to split

Pass 25 Jul 2013 52,689 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 17 Jul 2012 49,399 miles

engine light on

Pass 28 Jul 2011 45,088 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 39,622 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 35,610 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 30,374 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 27,248 miles

front No plate damaged

Pass 4 Jan 2006 25,038 miles

front number plate cracked

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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Y812 FEV is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y812 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 Y812 FEV registered?

Y812 FEV is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y812 FEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y812 FEV shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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