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Y294 WER

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,803 mi
Last recorded134,803 miles
Recorded on19 May 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY294 WER
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2011 134,803 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 134,622 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

air bag light on

Pass 26 Apr 2010 127,862 miles

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

engine oil leak

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 23 Apr 2010 127,861 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

engine oil leak

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 6 Mar 2009 124,146 miles

parking brake travel requires attention ,too long.

Fail 6 Mar 2009 124,146 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

parking brake travel requires attention ,too long.

Pass 10 Mar 2008 116,800 miles

unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2008 116,800 miles

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

unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2007 108,060 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear exhaust clamp deteriorated

Pass 15 Feb 2006 99,049 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

parking brake travel requires adjustment (too long)

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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Y294 WER is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y294 WER, 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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Y294 WER is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2001.

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