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Y768 WDM

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

129,053 mi
Last recorded129,053 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY768 WDM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2014 129,053 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both rear flexible brake hose ferrels corroded

general corrosion underside of vehicle

n/s/f tyre worn close to limit

Pass 25 Jul 2014 129,053 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both rear flexible brake hose ferrels corroded

general corrosion underside of vehicle

n/s/f tyre worn close to limit

Pass 19 Aug 2013 126,215 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 124,152 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 118,543 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 112,013 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 105,532 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 97,274 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 97,274 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 87,194 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 75,998 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 75,994 miles

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

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2005 56,703 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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Y768 WDM is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 Y768 WDM, 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 Y768 WDM registered?

Y768 WDM is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 August 2001.

Is Y768 WDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y768 WDM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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