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Y862 WEG

2001 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,916 mi
Last recorded68,916 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY862 WEG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2014 68,916 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 67,129 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 64,059 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 64,059 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

N.S.R Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

Pass 1 Mar 2011 59,620 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

middle and rear exhaust pipe join clamp corroded

n/s front tyre bald on both edges nailed and crackin in tread

n/s rear tyre slightly out of shape inner edge

o/s front headlamp condensated and has small hole

o/s front wiperblade split on ends

o/s rear tyre perished and out of shape inner edge and worn

Pass 1 Apr 2010 55,874 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 51,375 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 45,019 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)

Fail 22 Mar 2008 45,019 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)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 39,126 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 39,126 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 33,045 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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Y862 WEG is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Green 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 Y862 WEG, 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 Y862 WEG registered?

Y862 WEG is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 April 2001.

Is Y862 WEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y862 WEG shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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