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Y901 WEG

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

124,090 mi
Last recorded124,090 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY901 WEG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 124,090 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar bush slight perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 124,059 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Reverse light not working

Fail 12 Oct 2022 124,043 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 x pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust system from cat back in poor condition

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated Tank fill/breather clamps corroded/insecure. (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Reverse light not working

Various split engine vacuum hoses

Pass 31 May 2019 123,765 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 May 2019 123,765 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 123,462 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 123,125 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 123,125 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 121,689 miles

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

Nearside diff bearing worn

Fail 2 Jun 2016 121,588 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber mount (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside diff bearing worn

Pass 2 Jun 2015 115,402 miles

Offside front tyre worn on edge.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 May 2015 115,401 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn on edge.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 109,760 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2013 100,542 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 97,861 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 93,882 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 19 Jan 2011 93,882 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 May 2010 87,563 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

The rear section of the exhaust system is showing some signs of corrosion.

Pass 25 May 2010 87,563 miles

The rear section of the exhaust system is showing some signs of corrosion.

Pass 29 May 2009 75,679 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 62,842 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 50,017 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 47,239 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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Y901 WEG is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 Y901 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 Y901 WEG registered?

Y901 WEG is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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