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Y402 HWY

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

199,845 mi
Last recorded199,845 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY402 HWY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 199,845 miles

corrosion underneath

Fail 2 Jun 2016 199,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective not working (1.7.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspension mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective not working (1.7.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspesion (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 190,048 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 190,044 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 178,771 miles

small corrsion under wheel arch both side

Fail 11 Jun 2014 178,763 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

small corrsion under wheel arch both side

Pass 4 Jun 2013 166,381 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 4 Jun 2013 166,378 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 Jun 2012 162,600 miles

n/s and o/s outer sill covered by plastic sheild

rear exhaust heavly corrodded

underside of engine bay covered by plastic sheild

Fail 25 May 2012 162,597 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear brake discs corrodded

n/s and o/s outer sill covered by plastic sheild

rear exhaust heavly corrodded

underside of engine bay covered by plastic sheild

Fail 16 May 2011 161,712 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2011 161,712 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 159,486 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 159,486 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 156,922 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 153,068 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 141,498 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 141,356 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 131,733 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 131,733 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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Y402 HWY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 Y402 HWY, 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 Y402 HWY registered?

Y402 HWY is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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