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Y462 HWY

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,071 mi
Last recorded106,071 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY462 HWY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 106,071 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 May 2016 106,071 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 97,697 miles

Clamp broken on fuel tank breather

N/S/F tyre slightly worn on the outside edge

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

O/S/F tyre slightly worn on inside edge

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2014 97,697 miles

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

Clamp broken on fuel tank breather

N/S/F tyre slightly worn on the outside edge

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

O/S/F tyre slightly worn on inside edge

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2013 90,737 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 90,711 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 82,543 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2011 79,480 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 75,352 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 699,921 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 69,538 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear exhust clamp corroded

Rear exhust heat sheld adrift

Pass 9 May 2008 57,273 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 45,898 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2006 36,348 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 HWY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y462 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 Y462 HWY registered?

Y462 HWY is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 May 2001.

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