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Y979 FAR

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

126,663 mi
Last recorded126,663 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY979 FAR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2015 126,663 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 125,279 miles

front tyres low on edges

Pass 5 Jan 2013 122,129 miles

Oil leak

mil light on

n/s/f & o/s/f anyi roll bar link rubbers cracking

Pass 14 Jan 2012 117,084 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 117,084 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 112,348 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 108,216 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 108,216 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 104,507 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 100,691 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 100,691 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 96,739 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 89,953 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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Y979 FAR is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y979 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 Y979 FAR registered?

Y979 FAR is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 May 2001.

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The MOT history for Y979 FAR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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