MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,082 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front headlight has moisture inside
Offside Front tyre slightly perished
rear exhaust heat shield loose
rear exhaust silencer corroded
Engine light on dash
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)
front wipers splitting but still clears screen effectively
Upper Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)
both front tyres severely cracked on inner sidewalls
engine warning light on
rear silencer corroded and blowing slightly
wiper blades splitting
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Upper Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)
both front tyres severely cracked on inner sidewalls
engine warning light on
rear silencer corroded and blowing slightly
wiper blades splitting
engine warning light on
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
engine warning light staying on
offside front position lamp slightly dull
offside registration plate lamp slightly dull
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
rear discs lipped
front discs lipped
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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Y987 HWU is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 Y987 HWU, 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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Y987 HWU is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 May 2001.
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