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Y424 HWY

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,849 mi
Last recorded108,849 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY424 HWY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 108,849 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Fail 17 Apr 2026 108,779 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 23 Apr 2025 106,300 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 99,324 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 May 2023 94,413 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 89,745 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 85,397 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 83,645 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 80,177 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 74,793 miles

engine warning light on

Fail 26 Feb 2018 74,790 miles

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

engine warning light on

Pass 23 Feb 2017 70,384 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

both rear brake cable guides worn causing friction wear on cable structure

engine oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2017 70,379 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

both rear brake cable guides worn causing friction wear on cable structure

engine oil leak

Pass 29 Feb 2016 68,279 miles

Offside oil leak

offside floor pan has corrosion around rubber bungs

Fail 16 Feb 2016 68,234 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger requires welding back on (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured bulk head repair has failed (2.2.C.1h)

Offside oil leak

offside floor pan has corrosion around rubber bungs

Pass 23 Feb 2015 65,617 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 65,613 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 63,304 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2014 63,300 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 61,064 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Feb 2013 61,064 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 58,337 miles

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

front number plate cracked

o/s wiperblade torn

Fail 20 Feb 2012 58,337 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

front number plate cracked

o/s wiperblade torn

Pass 21 Feb 2011 55,156 miles

handbrake has long travel

Pass 16 Feb 2010 50,012 miles

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

front number plate damaged.

Pass 17 Feb 2009
Fail 17 Feb 2009 45,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 41,012 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 37,685 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 32,283 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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Y424 HWY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y424 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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Y424 HWY is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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