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Y963 FFV

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

111,322 mi
Last recorded111,322 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY963 FFV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2016 111,322 miles

all brake discs corroded

both front floor area corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2015 109,998 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 108,317 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 102,992 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 97,168 miles

both front tyres close to wear indicators

eml on

n/s/r tyre uneven wear inner edge

small oil leak from engine

Pass 1 Jul 2010 88,647 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 87,077 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 87,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 79,335 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 66,018 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 49,527 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 33,544 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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Y963 FFV is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 Y963 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y963 FFV registered?

Y963 FFV is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 May 2001.

Is Y963 FFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y963 FFV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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