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Y381 WEW

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

132,300 mi
Last recorded132,300 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY381 WEW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2020 132,300 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 130,889 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 129,554 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 128,235 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 126,744 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 120,219 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 108,970 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 9,993 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 92,359 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 85,392 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 75,836 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2009 75,836 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 66,991 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 60,469 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 54,212 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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Y381 WEW is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 Y381 WEW, 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 Y381 WEW registered?

Y381 WEW is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y381 WEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y381 WEW shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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