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Y493 HWY

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

112,295 mi
Last recorded112,295 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY493 HWY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 May 2019 112,295 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel hose insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 109,357 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 109,357 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

Pass 3 May 2017 104,784 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 100,545 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 100,545 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 99,188 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 99,188 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

E M L light is on

Pass 7 Aug 2013 98,821 miles

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

both rear tyres have perished sidewalls

rear brake discs are corroded

rear exhaust box is deterioated

rear exhaust clamp is missing , but not blowing

soft top is not closed properly

sump is damaged from rubbing exhaust

Fail 30 Jul 2013 98,821 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

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

both rear tyres have perished sidewalls

rear brake discs are corroded

rear exhaust box is deterioated

rear exhaust clamp is missing , but not blowing

soft top is not closed properly

sump is damaged from rubbing exhaust

Pass 5 May 2012 97,545 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 97,541 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

condensation n/s headlamp starting to affect beam pattern

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 May 2011 87,921 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 87,288 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 87,274 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 84,588 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 84,588 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 79,757 miles

nearside front headlamp reflector deteriated

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2007 75,897 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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Y493 HWY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 Y493 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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Y493 HWY is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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