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Y718 WKH

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,378 mi
Last recorded102,378 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY718 WKH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2013 102,378 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

near-side rear tyre wearing low on inner edge.

Pass 2 Aug 2012 96,967 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust system corroded

nsf tyre flat

Fail 1 Aug 2012 96,945 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust system corroded

nsf tyre flat

Pass 4 Aug 2011 91,525 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 83,958 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to being greased

Fail 30 Jul 2010 83,958 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to being greased

Pass 28 Jul 2009 71,935 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 64,768 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Inner Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front number plate deteriated

n/s/r brake ferrule corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2008 64,768 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate deteriated

n/s/r brake ferrule corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2007 55,590 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on edges

Pass 5 Aug 2006 46,275 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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Y718 WKH is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y718 WKH, 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 Y718 WKH registered?

Y718 WKH is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 April 2001.

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