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Y537 WRH

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,575 mi
Last recorded145,575 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY537 WRH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 145,575 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 133,034 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 122,077 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 113,910 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 110,020 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Sep 2011 108,914 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

outer sills covered so condition can not be assessed

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 6 Sep 2010 106,337 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 106,262 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 102,136 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 102,136 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 95,839 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 95,806 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 85,795 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 74,905 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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Y537 WRH is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y537 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 Y537 WRH registered?

Y537 WRH is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 May 2001.

Is Y537 WRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y537 WRH shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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