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Y745 WKH

2001 Saab 9-3 Aero

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

123,566 mi
Last recorded123,566 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2008
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-3 Aero98,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY745 WKH
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Aero
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2008 123,566 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 109,278 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 109,278 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 104,507 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 104,507 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Both rear tyres misshapen

Chip in windscreen outside zone A

Exhaust centre mount broken

Exhaust centre/tail pipe clamp broken

Pass 2 May 2006 86,689 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 86,689 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

N/S/ AND O/S/REAR TYRES NR 1.6 MM LIMITS. O/S/FRONT TYRE NR 1.6MM LIMITS.

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Aero?

Based on 678 MOT tests across 107 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
5,966
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
107
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26
position lamp(s) not working 15
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 10
coil spring broken 8
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Y745 WKH is a 2001 Saab 9-3 Aero in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2001 Saab 9-3 Aero models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 98,023 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 Aero fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y745 WKH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Aero typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Saab 9-3 Aero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y745 WKH registered?

Y745 WKH is a 2001 Saab 9-3 Aero, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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