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Y997 RWH

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

78,659 mi
Last recorded78,659 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY997 RWH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 78,659 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 74,063 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 8 May 2014 73,381 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 73,381 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 73,358 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 72,960 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 72,290 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2010 72,290 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 May 2009 141,641 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 8 May 2008 131,748 miles

management light on

slight brake bind n/s rear

Fail 12 May 2007 107,395 miles

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

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

screen damaged outside swept area

Pass 12 May 2007 107,395 miles

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

screen damaged outside swept area

Pass 4 May 2006 94,177 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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Y997 RWH is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y997 RWH, 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 Y997 RWH registered?

Y997 RWH is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 May 2001.

Is Y997 RWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y997 RWH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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