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Y571 WCE

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

153,248 mi
Last recorded153,248 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY571 WCE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2021 153,248 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 153,232 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 23 May 2019 142,485 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 May 2019 142,476 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2018 129,940 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 129,935 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 May 2017 119,289 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 108,987 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 108,987 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 May 2015 98,634 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 98,627 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 May 2014 88,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 May 2014 88,513 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 77,679 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 65,050 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 55,426 miles

o/s rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 19 May 2011 55,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 19 May 2010 50,450 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 44,292 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 44,279 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 44,274 miles

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 42,926 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 40,080 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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Y571 WCE is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 Y571 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 Y571 WCE registered?

Y571 WCE is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 April 2001.

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