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Y897 WEG

2001 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,821 mi
Last recorded131,821 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2009
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY897 WEG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2009 131,821 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 131,821 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 115,875 miles

front brake balance poor.

near side rear hand brake reading becoming low.

Pass 6 Oct 2007 100,281 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 82,194 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 WEG is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y897 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 Y897 WEG registered?

Y897 WEG is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y897 WEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y897 WEG shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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