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Y774 HWG

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,122 mi
Last recorded87,122 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY774 HWG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2016 87,122 miles

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

both front tyres bald on edges

Pass 12 Oct 2015 75,817 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 75,805 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 73,344 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 67,098 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Engine light on

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Jul 2013 67,098 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Engine light on

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 63,917 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine light on

Pass 13 Jul 2011 60,839 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 56,611 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 50,062 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 46,895 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 36,599 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 36,599 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 31,740 miles

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)

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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Y774 HWG is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y774 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 Y774 HWG registered?

Y774 HWG is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y774 HWG safe to buy?

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