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Y506 HWY

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

98,879 mi
Last recorded98,879 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY506 HWY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 98,879 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 98,877 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 93,968 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 92,980 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2017 92,980 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust corroded

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 17 Nov 2016 92,019 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 91,056 miles

back box corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2015 91,056 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

back box corroded

heat shield

Pass 12 Nov 2014 90,601 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 89,434 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 86,614 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 84,136 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 81,431 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 81,430 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 79,050 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 74,946 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 69,336 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 65,322 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 60,994 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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Y506 HWY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 Y506 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 Y506 HWY registered?

Y506 HWY is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y506 HWY safe to buy?

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