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Y893 FFV

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

191,191 mi
Last recorded191,191 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY893 FFV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 191,191 miles

chips in windscreen

patches of underside corrosion

Pass 30 May 2017 187,137 miles

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

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

patches of corrosion

Fail 30 May 2017 187,137 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3 x floorpans (5.2.6)

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

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

patches of corrosion

Pass 20 Apr 2016 185,173 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 185,173 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 182,531 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 179,946 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 179,946 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 May 2013 176,341 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 170,079 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 158,744 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 158,744 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 152,875 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 143,933 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 143,930 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Offside Front 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)

Fail 22 Apr 2008 116,958 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 116,958 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 94,348 miles

*STRONG ADVISE*offside rear tyre ON LEGAL limit on inner edge -uneven wear

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

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

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

front brake discs worn low

info.display on

nearside rear close to legel limit -uneven wear inner edge

Fail 26 Apr 2007 94,348 miles

*STRONG ADVISE*offside rear tyre ON LEGAL limit on inner edge -uneven wear

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs worn low

info.display on

nearside rear close to legel limit -uneven wear inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2006 68,932 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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Y893 FFV is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 Y893 FFV, 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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Y893 FFV is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 May 2001.

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