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Y973 FAR

2001 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,120 mi
Last recorded64,120 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY973 FAR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2011 64,120 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 63,068 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 60,272 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 56,494 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 54,217 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 54,205 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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Y973 FAR is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 Y973 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y973 FAR registered?

Y973 FAR is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 April 2001.

Is Y973 FAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y973 FAR shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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