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Y461 HWA

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,727 mi
Last recorded98,727 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY461 HWA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2011 98,727 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 8 May 2010 95,474 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 91,429 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 88,517 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 88,504 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 May 2007 84,377 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 80,843 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 206,599 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 206,599 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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Y461 HWA is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y461 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 Y461 HWA registered?

Y461 HWA is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y461 HWA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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