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Y767 HWG

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

146,498 mi
Last recorded146,498 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY767 HWG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2015 146,498 miles

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

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

both rear wheel arches corroded

engine light on

n/s/r trailing arm bush slightly worn

slight engine oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2015 146,498 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

both rear wheel arches corroded

engine light on

n/s/r trailing arm bush slightly worn

slight engine oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2014 137,803 miles

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

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

corrosion to rear wheel arches

engine oil leak

rear exhuast bracket corroded

slight play rear axle bushes

Fail 26 Aug 2014 137,803 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

corrosion to rear wheel arches

engine oil leak

rear exhuast bracket corroded

slight play rear axle bushes

Pass 4 Sep 2013 127,814 miles

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

engine light on

Fail 4 Sep 2013 127,814 miles

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

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

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

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

engine light on

Pass 16 May 2012 112,910 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 112,910 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

engine breather pipe split

Pass 9 May 2011 97,670 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 97,670 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 84,468 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 84,468 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 70,730 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 59,052 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 52,364 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 43,620 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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Y767 HWG is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y767 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 Y767 HWG registered?

Y767 HWG is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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