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Y232 WDM

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,223 mi
Last recorded99,223 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY232 WDM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 99,223 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 98,087 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 96,949 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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component at rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 94,854 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

eml light on

Pass 6 Dec 2013 86,022 miles

Oil leak

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

both front tyres cracking

Fail 2 Dec 2013 86,018 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

both front tyres cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 28 Nov 2012 84,760 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 84,760 miles

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 79,907 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 79,907 miles

Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 6 May 2010 71,630 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

suspect bulkhead is cracked near steering

Pass 5 May 2009 69,927 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 57,196 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 57,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 49,373 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 45,361 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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Y232 WDM is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y232 WDM, 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 Y232 WDM registered?

Y232 WDM is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 July 2001.

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