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Y131 WVE

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

198,079 mi
Last recorded198,079 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY131 WVE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2013 198,079 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 186,426 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 186,426 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 179,680 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 162,765 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 143,065 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 121,405 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 98,886 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 81,967 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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Y131 WVE is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y131 WVE, 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 Y131 WVE registered?

Y131 WVE is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 July 2001.

Is Y131 WVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y131 WVE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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