MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
54,631 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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High level brake light has one bulb inop
N/S/F Tyre on 2.5mm
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
O/S headlamp washer inop
Rear number plate starting to delaminate
Rear washer inop
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Cracking on both rear tyre side walls.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rust forming on centre exhaust box. Wipers slightly noisey in operation. Front brake pads down to 30%. Boot struts wet and signs of rear number plate seperating.
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Y897 FOD is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 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 Y897 FOD, 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 Y897 FOD registered?
Y897 FOD is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 May 2001.
Is Y897 FOD safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y897 FOD shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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