MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,067 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
advise o/s/f wiper poor
advise rear shocks getting damp
advise rear silencer corroded
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
advise o/s/f wiper poor
advise rear shocks getting damp
advise rear silencer corroded
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
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X997 YWL is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
Across all 2000 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 93,562 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 X997 YWL, 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 26 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 X997 YWL registered?
X997 YWL is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2000.
Is X997 YWL safe to buy?
The MOT history for X997 YWL shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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