MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,549 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both rear tyres cracking and worn on the inner edges
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear tyre has superficial damage to the outer sidewall
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Both rear tyres cracking between the treads
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
All four tyres cracking between the treads
Both front tyres worn on the inner and outer edges
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside rear tyre has superficial damage to the outer sidewall
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Oil leak
Rear exhaust joint clamp missing
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
All four tyres cracking between the treads
Both front tyres worn on the inner and outer edges
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside rear tyre has superficial damage to the outer sidewall
Oil leak
Rear exhaust joint clamp missing
nearside front tyre outer wall slightly damaged
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
n/s/f tyre worn on inner & outer edges close to legal limit
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Y971 SUR is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.
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 Y971 SUR, 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 Y971 SUR registered?
Y971 SUR is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 June 2001.
Is Y971 SUR safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y971 SUR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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