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Y756 HWG

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

149,010 mi
Last recorded149,010 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY756 HWG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 149,010 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring worn both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 May 2017 149,010 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring worn both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 May 2016 146,059 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 14 May 2015 145,080 miles

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

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 May 2014 142,897 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2013 140,557 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2012 137,797 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2011 134,160 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

nearside offside rear brake disc slight worn

Pass 21 May 2010 128,460 miles

Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 123,597 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 May 2007 113,200 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 102,206 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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Y756 HWG is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 Y756 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 Y756 HWG registered?

Y756 HWG is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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