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Y173 WTF

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

110,054 mi
Last recorded110,054 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY173 WTF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 110,054 miles

engine management light on

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 110,054 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light on

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 105,850 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 101,898 miles

Nearside plate light dim

engine management light on

Pass 16 Feb 2015 98,515 miles

chip in offside head light glass and lamp condensated

engine management light on

Fail 16 Feb 2015 98,515 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

chip in offside head light glass and lamp condensated

engine management light on

Pass 6 Feb 2014 94,121 miles

catalytic converter fouling sump.

engine mamagement light on.

offside headlamp lens chipped.

Pass 13 Feb 2013 89,422 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge slightly

o/s headlight glass damaged

rust forming on exhaust

Pass 23 Jun 2012 86,656 miles

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

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

eml light on

exhaust poor condition

Pass 28 Jun 2011 82,001 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 82,001 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2010 75,722 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 75,722 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 64,375 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 57,261 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 48,276 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 44,105 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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Y173 WTF is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 Y173 WTF, 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 Y173 WTF registered?

Y173 WTF is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y173 WTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y173 WTF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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