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Y97 WVE

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

114,758 mi
Last recorded114,758 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY97 WVE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 114,758 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle has surface rust

Pass 3 Jul 2021 109,814 miles

under vehicle surface & components general corrosion

Pass 23 Apr 2020 109,230 miles

Offside Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Apr 2020 109,127 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 May 2018 105,626 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 103,437 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 98,060 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 92,007 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine mangement light on

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 16 Apr 2013 91,983 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine mangement light on

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Feb 2012 87,897 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 82,245 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 72,045 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2010 72,043 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 60,514 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inside wall eged at one spot

Pass 5 Feb 2008 59,041 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2005 46,123 miles

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

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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Y97 WVE is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 Y97 WVE, 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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Y97 WVE is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 July 2001.

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