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Y906 FOD

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

117,214 mi
Last recorded117,214 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY906 FOD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2015 117,214 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 115,054 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 115,054 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2013 112,154 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2012 106,330 miles

Both rear seat belts not checked as kiddie seats fitted

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2011 99,404 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

Passenger Left Hand Washer jet blocked

Pass 19 May 2010 90,889 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 May 2010 90,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Apr 2009 82,117 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Apr 2009 82,117 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 75,420 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 69,390 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 62,852 miles

O/S outer brake light bulb not working and N/S/R indicator bulb showing very slight white light. Baffels becoming loose in rear box and rust building up on centre box. Radio aerial mast is bent and phone aerial missing cover.

Very slight weeps fom cyinder head and the steering rack union. Rear shocks weeping. Rear number plate loose on O/S corner. Both front tyres getting low and N/S/F wearing on outer edge. †

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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Y906 FOD is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y906 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y906 FOD registered?

Y906 FOD is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 June 2001.

Is Y906 FOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y906 FOD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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