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Y982 FAR

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,476 mi
Last recorded111,476 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY982 FAR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2012 111,476 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 108,818 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Oct 2011 108,818 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front bumper insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 105,049 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre edge of tread not deep

n/s screen wiper torn

n/s/f tyre scrubbed inner and outer edges almost to indicators in centre

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall cracking

rear exhaust joint clamp badly corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2009 104,847 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 104,845 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 104,837 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear exhaust clamp deteriorated

Fail 25 Jan 2008 104,792 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

corrosion on all brake discs

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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Y982 FAR 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 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y982 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 Y982 FAR registered?

Y982 FAR is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 May 2001.

Is Y982 FAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y982 FAR shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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