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Y474 HWY

2001 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,785 mi
Last recorded144,785 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY474 HWY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2020 144,785 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 136,198 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 126,099 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 113,760 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 113,760 miles

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 106,854 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Nov 2015 106,858 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 100,626 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 100,626 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 92,027 miles

o/s drive shaft has play in gearbox bearing

Fail 20 Nov 2013 92,001 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

o/s drive shaft has play in gearbox bearing

Pass 13 Nov 2012 82,563 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2011 73,764 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 73,764 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 72,828 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 71,105 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 69,107 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 63,892 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 54,928 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 54,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 44,568 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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Y474 HWY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 Y474 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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Y474 HWY is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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