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Y509 HWY

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,205 mi
Last recorded143,205 miles
Recorded on25 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY509 HWY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 May 2019 143,205 miles

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

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 138,486 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 133,675 miles

Mil light on

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 133,673 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Rubber bush worn (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Mil light on

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 125,843 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres are slightly worn on edges.

centre brake light not working

crack in lower part of windscreen not in sweep of wipers.

n/s/f tyre is cracked.

Fail 14 Apr 2016 125,842 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres are slightly worn on edges.

crack in lower part of windscreen not in sweep of wipers.

n/s/f tyre is cracked.

Fail 31 Mar 2015 123,228 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front exhaust clamp poor /rear exhaust clamp poor rusting /system rusting 3 parts centre mounting poor /still supporting system

rear exaust heat shield poor

Pass 31 Mar 2015 123,228 miles

front exhaust clamp poor /rear exhaust clamp poor rusting /system rusting 3 parts centre mounting poor /still supporting system

rear exaust heat shield poor

Pass 30 Apr 2014 120,615 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 113,668 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 109,515 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 105,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

centre brake lamp one bulb not working

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Apr 2010 99,564 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

f/tyres worn on inner edges

sill covers and top e/cover fitted so unable to make full assesment

Fail 29 Mar 2010 91,551 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

f/tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/f a/b/s wire rubbing on wheel

r/exhaust clamp badly corroded

sill covers and top e/cover fitted so unable to make full assesment

Pass 26 Mar 2009 93,836 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 88,884 miles

exhaust heat shield loose above exhaust in center of car

part of high level brake lamp not iliminating

Fail 4 Apr 2008 88,884 miles

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

exhaust heat shield loose above exhaust in center of car

part of high level brake lamp not iliminating

Fail 25 Mar 2008 88,884 miles

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

exaust heat shield loose above exaust in center of car

part of high level brake light not iluminating

Pass 29 Mar 2007 77,121 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 65,186 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 65,182 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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Y509 HWY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y509 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 Y509 HWY registered?

Y509 HWY is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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