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Y903 WEG

2001 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

135,114 mi
Last recorded135,114 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY903 WEG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 135,114 miles

Corrosion on brake pipes

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 124,897 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Fail 29 Jan 2015 124,897 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 14 Jan 2014 106,739 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 97,552 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 87,367 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 87,367 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 77,632 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 71,687 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 63,371 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2008 57,347 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 50,266 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 43,196 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 43,001 miles

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

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

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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Y903 WEG is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y903 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 Y903 WEG registered?

Y903 WEG is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 March 2001.

Is Y903 WEG safe to buy?

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