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Y983 FAR

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

132,357 mi
Last recorded132,357 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY983 FAR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2015 132,357 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 123,117 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 123,117 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2012 103,969 miles

Oil leak

battery insecure

Fail 9 Feb 2012 103,710 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Oil leak

battery insecure

Pass 17 Feb 2011 86,524 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 73,783 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 67,825 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 67,802 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 62,721 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 55,645 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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Y983 FAR is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y983 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 Y983 FAR registered?

Y983 FAR is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 May 2001.

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