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Y927 OWC

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

165,711 mi
Last recorded165,711 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY927 OWC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2013 165,711 miles

rear pads low o/s/f tyre low man light on rear tyres low rear exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2012 161,900 miles

both rear tyres worn on edge

man light on

rear no plate marked

Fail 28 Jan 2012 161,878 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both rear tyres worn on edge

man light on

rear no plate marked

Pass 17 Jan 2011 152,116 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system corroded.

rear discs poor.

Pass 1 Feb 2010 143,430 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

rear number plate fading

Fail 29 Jan 2009 138,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear no plate faded

Pass 29 Jan 2009 138,194 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear no plate faded

Pass 1 Feb 2008 133,867 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 133,867 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/f seatbelt retracts very slowly

Pass 5 Jul 2006 123,055 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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Y927 OWC is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y927 OWC, 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 Y927 OWC registered?

Y927 OWC is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 July 2001.

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