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Y886 WEG

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

109,121 mi
Last recorded109,121 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY886 WEG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2013 109,121 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 104,183 miles

engine light on

small cut n/s rear tyre

Pass 22 Nov 2011 94,555 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 86,370 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 86,370 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 77,347 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 66,730 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 64,610 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 64,610 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2007 55,725 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear number plate deteriorateing

Pass 16 May 2006 47,010 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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Y886 WEG is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol 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 Y886 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 Y886 WEG registered?

Y886 WEG is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 May 2001.

Is Y886 WEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y886 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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