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Y824 FEV

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,651 mi
Last recorded40,651 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2010
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY824 FEV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2010 40,651 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bulkhead/firewall flexing at steering rack mounting points

Fail 26 Jul 2010 40,650 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bulkhead/firewall flexing at steering rack mounting points

Pass 11 May 2009 35,158 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wipers smear slightly in operation

n/s/r tyre slightly mis-shaped

pas lines insecure around abs pump

slight bulkhead flex at rack mountings when steering rocked off turn plates

Fail 11 May 2009 35,158 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wipers smear slightly in operation

n/s/r tyre slightly mis-shaped

pas lines insecure around abs pump

slight bulkhead flex at rack mountings when steering rocked off turn plates

Pass 13 May 2008 33,214 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

front brake pads getting low.

n/s rear tyre very close to legal tread limmit accross width and sidewall cracking.

Pass 1 Sep 2006 33,089 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

front brake pads over half way and will need discs next pad change

hose clip on fuel tank overflow pipe corroding

slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint

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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Y824 FEV is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y824 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y824 FEV registered?

Y824 FEV is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y824 FEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y824 FEV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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