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Y472 HWY

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

63,617 mi
Last recorded63,617 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY472 HWY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 63,617 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 62,525 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 62,418 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 61,688 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 60,432 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 59,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2020 59,299 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 58,755 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 58,755 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 58,208 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 56,776 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 55,616 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 6 May 2015 54,128 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 53,171 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 51,311 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 46,804 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 40,074 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 32,826 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 28,055 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 21,939 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 16,373 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 13,613 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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Y472 HWY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 Y472 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 Y472 HWY registered?

Y472 HWY is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 May 2001.

Is Y472 HWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y472 HWY shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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