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Y965 FFV

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

96,021 mi
Last recorded96,021 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY965 FFV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2012 96,021 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 95,022 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 85,967 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 82,715 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 70,707 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 73,674 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2007 57,104 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 42,574 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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Y965 FFV is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y965 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 Y965 FFV registered?

Y965 FFV is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 May 2001.

Is Y965 FFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y965 FFV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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