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Y166 WDV

2001 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

85,854 mi
Last recorded85,854 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY166 WDV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 85,854 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

corrosion n/s/r quarter

rear tyres over ten years old

suspension components corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2025 85,854 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

corrosion n/s/r quarter

rear tyres over ten years old

suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2024 85,734 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

corrosion n/s/r quarter

rear tyres over ten years old

Pass 23 Jan 2023 85,663 miles

Nearside Rear body corroded, non prescribed area

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 85,059 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 84,562 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear body corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2019 83,914 miles

Nearside Rear body corroded

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2018 82,716 miles

Nearside Rear boot floor corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2017 79,508 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 73,913 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 68,704 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 61,830 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 55,793 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 47,788 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 40,541 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 34,269 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 27,185 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 21,244 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 17,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 17,549 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 16,581 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 13,759 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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Y166 WDV is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y166 WDV, 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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Y166 WDV is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 March 2001.

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