MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,299 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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)
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
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
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
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)
Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)
N/S/F lower arm hydralic bush weeping
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
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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)
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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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