MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,759 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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rear exhaust box surface corrosion
slight oil leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
engine warning light on
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
engine management lamp on
offside rear brake performance slightly high
offside rear tyre inner edge badly worn
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
engine management lamp on
offside rear brake performance slightly high
offside rear tyre inner edge badly worn
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
n/s/r tyre has a cut to side wall both sides but not deep enought to reach the cord
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y858 VGC is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue 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 Y858 VGC, 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 Y858 VGC registered?
Y858 VGC is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2001.
Is Y858 VGC safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y858 VGC 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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