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Y729 HWG

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

92,408 mi
Last recorded92,408 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY729 HWG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 92,408 miles

Engine management warning light on

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished/cracking

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 87,290 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 82,228 miles

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

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)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2014 76,782 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 72,040 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 72,040 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 20 Jun 2012 64,445 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 57,671 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 51,368 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 47,292 miles

Advise near side front fog lamp loose.

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 38,964 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 22,664 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 13,479 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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Y729 HWG is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 Y729 HWG, 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 Y729 HWG registered?

Y729 HWG is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y729 HWG safe to buy?

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