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Y876 WEG

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

151,205 mi
Last recorded151,205 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY876 WEG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2015 151,205 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 140,731 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 128,508 miles

Corrosion starting floor n/s and o/s.

O/S headlight lense cracked

O/S/F wheel rim distorted.

Rear exhaust rusty not yet blowing

Slight tightness when n/s front wheel rotated

Fail 27 Aug 2013 128,508 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Corrosion starting floor n/s and o/s.

O/S headlight lense cracked

O/S/F brake slight drag on rotation

O/S/F wheel rim distorted.

Rear exhaust rusty not yet blowing

Pass 20 Dec 2011 119,851 miles

Front bulkhead flexing on steering rock

Front struts rusty

N/S steering rack bush ageing

N/S/F tyre close to limit

Steering rack damp near side

Fail 20 Dec 2011 119,851 miles

Front bulkhead flexing on steering rock

Front struts rusty

N/S steering rack bush ageing

N/S/F tyre close to limit

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

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

Steering rack damp near side

Pass 10 Dec 2010 111,486 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 100,932 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front and rear number plate delaminating

Pass 4 Sep 2008 91,978 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 83,408 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 72,854 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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Y876 WEG is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y876 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 Y876 WEG registered?

Y876 WEG is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y876 WEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y876 WEG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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