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Y895 WEG

2001 Saab 9-3

Green Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

129,246 mi
Last recorded129,246 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY895 WEG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 129,246 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 107,720 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 86,629 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2014 86,547 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 68,413 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 59,522 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 49,700 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 41,483 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 41,152 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 41,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 40,632 miles

Both rear tyres distorted on inner edges.

Offside front brake disc in poor condition but pads ok.

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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Y895 WEG is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Green 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 Y895 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 Y895 WEG registered?

Y895 WEG is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 March 2001.

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