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Y462 HWA

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,522 mi
Last recorded88,522 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY462 HWA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 12 Feb 2013 88,522 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 86,839 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 83,033 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 70,071 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 67,128 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 63,087 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 58,845 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 55,740 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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Y462 HWA is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y462 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 Y462 HWA registered?

Y462 HWA is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y462 HWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y462 HWA shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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