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Y465 HWA

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,978 mi
Last recorded83,978 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY465 HWA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 83,978 miles

exhaust leak from the front pipe flande and the rear silencer is corroding

small shard of metal in the n/s/f tyre tread

Pass 26 Jul 2016 81,290 miles

both front suspension struts corroding

rear brake hoses,ferrules corroded

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 10 Jul 2015 79,024 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 29 Jul 2014 76,367 miles

both front suspension struts,casings corroding

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 29 Jul 2013 74,162 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 72,687 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 70,311 miles

exhaust leak from front pipe,at the flex section

Fail 20 Jul 2011 70,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust leak from front pipe,at the flex section

Fail 26 Jul 2010 68,705 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 68,705 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 64,466 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 62,249 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 58,128 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 54,529 miles

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

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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Y465 HWA is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y465 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 Y465 HWA registered?

Y465 HWA is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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