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Y783 HWG

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

79,590 mi
Last recorded79,590 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY783 HWG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2014 79,590 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside and offside front tyres slightly wearing on outer tread

slight flexing from steering rack mounting bulk head area when rocked (no cracks or fractures at time of test). we advise a closer inspection

Pass 20 Mar 2013 74,661 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management warning light on

minimum reserve travel from parking brake lever

steering rack mounting at offside flexing, not affecting any other components. unable to assess extent due to carpet and soundfelt. we advise a closer inspection a.s.a.p

steering rack rubbers slightly worn

Pass 5 Apr 2012 69,882 miles

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

slight side to side movment from steering rack when rocked. we advise attention a/s/a/p

Pass 8 Apr 2011 65,491 miles

Advise handbrake travel high.oil lea\k.rear exhaust box heavy corrosion.

Pass 12 Apr 2010 62,779 miles

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

Oil leak

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

cuts & scuffs to both front tyres

Fail 10 Apr 2010 62,779 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

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

cuts & scuffs to both front tyres

Pass 25 Sep 2009 59,743 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2009 59,743 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 50,191 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 44,603 miles

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

adv o/s rear tyre inner edge

Pass 31 Aug 2006 34,172 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 34,151 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2005 21,005 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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Y783 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 76.9%.

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 Y783 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 Y783 HWG registered?

Y783 HWG is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y783 HWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y783 HWG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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