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Y914 WEG

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

107,759 mi
Last recorded107,759 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY914 WEG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 107,759 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2025 107,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 102,885 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 99,688 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 99,660 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 97,769 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 97,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 96,004 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 95,394 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 94,465 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 94,448 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor pan, two places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 92,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 88,974 miles

Hole in nearside rear floor

Pass 10 Oct 2016 86,996 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 85,762 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 83,955 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 81,781 miles

Hole in floor ( nearside rear ) non structural. Not a prescribed area

Pass 10 Oct 2012 79,316 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 74,758 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 70,380 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2009 64,454 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 57,827 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 57,827 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE

Pass 9 May 2007 52,999 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 44,200 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 36,519 miles
Pass 28 May 2005 31,157 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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Y914 WEG is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 Y914 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y914 WEG registered?

Y914 WEG is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 April 2001.

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