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Y987 HWU

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,082 mi
Last recorded162,082 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY987 HWU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2017 162,082 miles

Nearside Front headlight has moisture inside

Offside Front tyre slightly perished

rear exhaust heat shield loose

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2015 150,609 miles

Engine light on dash

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

front wipers splitting but still clears screen effectively

Pass 30 Dec 2014 144,897 miles

Upper Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

both front tyres severely cracked on inner sidewalls

engine warning light on

rear silencer corroded and blowing slightly

wiper blades splitting

Fail 30 Dec 2014 144,897 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Upper Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

both front tyres severely cracked on inner sidewalls

engine warning light on

rear silencer corroded and blowing slightly

wiper blades splitting

Pass 10 Dec 2013 121,471 miles

engine warning light on

Pass 13 Dec 2012 99,164 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

engine warning light staying on

offside front position lamp slightly dull

offside registration plate lamp slightly dull

Fail 3 Jan 2012 83,546 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 83,546 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 80,006 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 76,884 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 76,884 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 69,961 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 63,527 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2006 60,227 miles

rear discs lipped

front discs lipped

Pass 17 Feb 2006 52,916 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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Y987 HWU is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y987 HWU, 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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Y987 HWU is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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