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Y964 FFV

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,810 mi
Last recorded73,810 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY964 FFV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 73,810 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 73,809 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure heatsheild (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side reading low (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury indicator lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned to low and bracket broken (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure clamp missing and front corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) missing high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 72,450 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 69,546 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 62,116 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 62,010 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported heat sheild (7.1.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both badly pitted (3.5.1i)

Rear front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

both rear brake levers at rear brakes return springs missing

Pass 10 May 2016 59,204 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Fail 10 May 2016 59,204 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2015 55,713 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Weld on middle pipe hanger mounting bracket broken but still supportinmg exhaust.

Pass 9 May 2014 48,817 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 May 2013 42,915 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 38,518 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear brake disc corroded nearside rear shock absorber damp nearside front wheel rim dented

Pass 10 Jun 2011 31,920 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 22,838 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 21,134 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 20,739 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 19,194 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 17,481 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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Y964 FFV is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y964 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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What year was Y964 FFV registered?

Y964 FFV is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 May 2001.

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