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Y808 HWG

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

128,214 mi
Last recorded128,214 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY808 HWG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2013 128,214 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2013 127,918 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 119,792 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 111,350 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 105,099 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 92,299 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 75,081 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 70,108 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 62,573 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

near side rear tyre worn on innear edge

Pass 8 Mar 2006 53,584 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 53,584 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Bonnet safety catch is siezed

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y808 HWG is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y808 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 Y808 HWG registered?

Y808 HWG is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y808 HWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y808 HWG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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