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Y897 WCE

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

169,299 mi
Last recorded169,299 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY897 WCE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 169,299 miles

Both front shock absorbers slight play

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floor and rear boot floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Handbrake requires repair or adjustment

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 157,309 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 146,267 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 140,986 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 138,208 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

front crossmember rusty

rear axle beam bush:s worn

Fail 10 Mar 2014 138,208 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

front crossmember rusty

rear axle beam bush:s worn

Fail 24 Feb 2014 138,096 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

exhaust front fouling sump

floor o/s front corroded

floor o/s n/s rear corroded

handbrake low

n/s headlight deteriorated/output reduced

o/s rear tyre uneaven wear worn edges

Pass 8 Mar 2013 133,649 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 133,469 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 129,472 miles

N/S/F lower arm hydralic bush weeping

Pass 9 Mar 2011 124,520 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s steering end not lined up with trackrod

no/plate lights working but dim

Pass 15 Mar 2010 117,604 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Mar 2010 117,604 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Mar 2009 112,462 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 112,462 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 107,306 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 100,248 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 100,247 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 94,255 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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Y897 WCE is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y897 WCE, 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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Y897 WCE is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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