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Y779 HWG

2001 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

117,898 mi
Last recorded117,898 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY779 HWG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 117,898 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 86,300 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2023 86,300 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed split to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed split to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 86,283 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 86,229 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 86,143 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 86,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 May 2019 86,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 85,917 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 85,054 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 86,899 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 86,899 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 83,294 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 83,294 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 20 May 2014 82,507 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front exhaust clamp deteriorated

Pass 20 May 2014 82,507 miles

front exhaust clamp deteriorated

Pass 20 May 2013 81,020 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 May 2013 80,952 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 May 2012 79,535 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 78,278 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2011 78,278 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 74,795 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 62,413 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 62,413 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 59,005 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 55,131 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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Y779 HWG is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y779 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y779 HWG registered?

Y779 HWG is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y779 HWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y779 HWG shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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