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Y969 FAR

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

111,278 mi
Last recorded111,278 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY969 FAR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 111,278 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 110,528 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 105,725 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 100,867 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 96,423 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 96,423 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 87,339 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 87,337 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 81,419 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 75,304 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 69,052 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 61,848 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 54,243 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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Y969 FAR is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 Y969 FAR, 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 Y969 FAR registered?

Y969 FAR is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 May 2001.

Is Y969 FAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y969 FAR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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