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Y463 HWY

2001 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

60,987 mi
Last recorded60,987 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY463 HWY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 60,987 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 58,472 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 55,966 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX CORRODED (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Aug 2016 51,852 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 50,648 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear on inside of discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 49,822 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Aug 2013 48,852 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 47,489 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 46,531 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 44,811 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 41,730 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 34,803 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 34,803 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 31,807 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 27,586 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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Y463 HWY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 Y463 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 Y463 HWY registered?

Y463 HWY is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 May 2001.

Is Y463 HWY safe to buy?

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