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Y835 HWG

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,190 mi
Last recorded120,190 miles
Recorded on20 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY835 HWG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2015 120,190 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 117,355 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 112,487 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 105,407 miles

Horn note a little weak.

Some NSR brake grab.

Some wear in NSF lower ball joint and lower arm central bush.

Pass 31 May 2011 99,965 miles

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

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 92,568 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Jun 2010 92,568 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 May 2009 82,013 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 76,168 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 72,483 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 72,410 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 72,051 miles

near side front tyre on 1.6 legal limit

off side rear tyre wearing low

rear discs rusty

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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Y835 HWG is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y835 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 Y835 HWG registered?

Y835 HWG is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 April 2001.

Is Y835 HWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y835 HWG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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