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Y897 FOD

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

54,631 mi
Last recorded54,631 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY897 FOD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2014 54,631 miles

High level brake light has one bulb inop

N/S/F Tyre on 2.5mm

Pass 26 Mar 2013 51,672 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 48,463 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 44,644 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 44,644 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 41,139 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 36,897 miles

O/S headlamp washer inop

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Rear washer inop

Pass 7 Apr 2008 32,684 miles

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)

Fail 7 Apr 2008 32,684 miles

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)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 29,263 miles

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.

Pass 28 Apr 2006 25,357 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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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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