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Y847 WAO

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

117,988 mi
Last recorded117,988 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY847 WAO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 117,988 miles

Light corrosion to the suspension parts on the rear

OSR wheel arch corroded but no sharp edges

Pass 6 Aug 2024 105,657 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle under body and suspension has light corrosion all over

offside rear wheel arch corroded but no sharp edges present

Pass 2 Feb 2023 101,141 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion next to the flexi pipe joint (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 92,101 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2022 92,101 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2021 88,099 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 87,344 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 87,344 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 86,369 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 85,444 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 84,377 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 83,500 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 82,339 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 80,821 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 79,584 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 79,584 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 77,403 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 75,620 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 73,362 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 70,801 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 62,949 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 54,994 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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Y847 WAO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 Y847 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.

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What year was Y847 WAO registered?

Y847 WAO is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 March 2001.

Is Y847 WAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y847 WAO shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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