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Y319 WER

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,932 mi
Last recorded146,932 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY319 WER
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2014 146,932 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2014 146,932 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 136,775 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 130,259 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 130,259 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Jul 2012 130,258 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 124,600 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 121,077 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 113,406 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 107,539 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 95,871 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 95,836 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre bald on inside edge and outer edge of tyre

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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Y319 WER is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y319 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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What year was Y319 WER registered?

Y319 WER is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 May 2001.

Is Y319 WER safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y319 WER shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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