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Y799 WDM

2001 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,712 mi
Last recorded98,712 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY799 WDM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 98,712 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x2 (3.6.B.4e)

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2015 91,273 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 91,273 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 81,225 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r vehicle underbody covered with sealant not allowing full inspection

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2014 81,225 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r vehicle underbody covered with sealant not allowing full inspection

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2013 75,650 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 75,650 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 66,650 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted near side rear

Pass 11 Apr 2011 59,358 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 53,349 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 47,065 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 40,089 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 32,680 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 27,867 miles

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

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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Y799 WDM is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y799 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 Y799 WDM registered?

Y799 WDM is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 July 2001.

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The MOT history for Y799 WDM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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