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Y723 WKH

2001 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,113 mi
Last recorded156,113 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY723 WKH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2012 156,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 156,113 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 141,720 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 134,853 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 131,132 miles

Fornt wipers smearing screen slightly.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside headlamp glass chipped. not affecting beam pattern.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside door mirror glass cracked. Not affecting view to rear.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 15 Oct 2008 131,131 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front wipers smearing screen slightly.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside headlamp glass chipped. Not affecting beam pattern.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside door mirror glass cracked, not affecting view to rear.

Parking brake lever approaching end of reserve travel.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 113,487 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 106,077 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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Y723 WKH is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y723 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 Y723 WKH registered?

Y723 WKH is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 May 2001.

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