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Y562 WCE

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,373 mi
Last recorded97,373 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY562 WCE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2012 97,373 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 97,373 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 95,050 miles

not all brake pipes visable

Pass 9 Dec 2010 92,047 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 92,044 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 91,428 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 91,427 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 83,773 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 75,272 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 71,658 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 71,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

front number plate damaged

nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre side wall scuffed

offside front seat belt slow to re-track

slight play in steering hight adjuster

Pass 5 Jun 2006 61,202 miles

engine oil leaks

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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Y562 WCE is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol 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 Y562 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 Y562 WCE registered?

Y562 WCE is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 June 2001.

Is Y562 WCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y562 WCE 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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