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Y544 WCE

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

132,709 mi
Last recorded132,709 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY544 WCE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2014 132,709 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON DASH

Oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2014 132,698 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

ENGINE LIGHT ON DASH

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2013 125,798 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Fail 28 Oct 2013 125,791 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Pass 7 May 2013 125,066 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 125,059 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 117,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 98,643 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 86,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 74,963 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 65,182 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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Y544 WCE is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y544 WCE, 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 Y544 WCE registered?

Y544 WCE is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2001.

Is Y544 WCE safe to buy?

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