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Y527 WRH

2001 Saab 9-3

Green Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

180,103 mi
Last recorded180,103 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY527 WRH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2013 180,103 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 18 Nov 2011 171,876 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 167,399 miles

rear brake pads antirattle clip missing

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 1 Jul 2009 159,842 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2008 144,237 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 144,237 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 123,267 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 106,741 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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Y527 WRH is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y527 WRH, 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 Y527 WRH registered?

Y527 WRH is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 May 2001.

Is Y527 WRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y527 WRH shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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