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Y839 WAO

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

134,581 mi
Last recorded134,581 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY839 WAO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 5 Oct 2012 134,581 miles

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)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 123,066 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 114,593 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 106,047 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 99,416 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 92,228 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 87,981 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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Y839 WAO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y839 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 Y839 WAO registered?

Y839 WAO is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2001.

Is Y839 WAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y839 WAO shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y839 WAO have outstanding finance?

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