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Y836 WAO

2001 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

197,751 mi
Last recorded197,751 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY836 WAO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2014 197,751 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 192,339 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 185,736 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2011 173,741 miles

N/S/F Foglamp Broken

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

Fail 28 Jan 2011 173,741 miles

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

N/S/F Foglamp Broken

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 147,961 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 124,246 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 124,246 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 103,727 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 103,727 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 81,498 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 59,133 miles

Both drive shaft seals wet. Slight oil leak from engine. Clamp between the centre and rear exhaust boxes rusty and O/S/R corner of rear spoiler loose.

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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Y836 WAO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 Y836 WAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y836 WAO registered?

Y836 WAO is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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