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Y453 HWA

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

113,120 mi
Last recorded113,120 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY453 HWA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 113,120 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

some brake pipes greased unable to inspect fully

Pass 4 Jun 2015 108,830 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 104,875 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 104,877 miles

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

exhaust corroded/not leaking

rear brake pads low

Pass 10 Jun 2013 101,202 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 97,042 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 97,037 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 92,267 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 85,784 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 78,677 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 70,111 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 63,094 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 55,884 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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Y453 HWA is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 Y453 HWA, 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 Y453 HWA registered?

Y453 HWA is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 March 2001.

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