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Y412 HWY

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

115,190 mi
Last recorded115,190 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY412 HWY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2018 115,190 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust system insecure both rear rubbers broken and pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipe insecure hose clip fuel return filler neck to tank (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

air bag lamp was on when test pulled in but went off by the test possible fault

Pass 9 Sep 2017 107,567 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall cracking

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

Fail 9 Sep 2017 107,567 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall cracking

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 106,892 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 104,599 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 104,592 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 102,167 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 102,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 99,667 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 97,579 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 97,559 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 87,883 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 81,535 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 81,535 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 80,270 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 80,270 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 66,925 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 58,845 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 58,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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Y412 HWY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 Y412 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 Y412 HWY registered?

Y412 HWY is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 April 2001.

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