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A12 HVR

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,959 mi
Last recorded105,959 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 HVR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2015 105,959 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre starting to show signs of wear

offside rear tyre slight wear

Fail 12 Mar 2015

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre starting to show signs of wear

offside rear tyre slight wear

Pass 20 Jan 2014 83,936 miles

front and rear brake discs showing signs of wear.

front brake pads around over half worn.

Fail 20 Jan 2014 83,936 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

front and rear brake discs showing signs of wear.

front brake pads around over half worn.

offside rear tyre starting to crack around tread. 215/45/17

Pass 3 Jul 2013 79,735 miles

center to rear exhaust clamp corroded.

Pass 9 Oct 2012 75,426 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 64,976 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

windscreen cracked to lower nearside and is in swept area but it is not in drivers view.

Pass 1 Jul 2010 48,696 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 48,696 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 44,556 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 38,234 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 31,764 miles

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

front tyres showing signs of cracking around inner walls

Fail 2 May 2007 31,764 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

front tyres showing signs of cracking around inner wall.

Pass 13 Apr 2006 24,063 miles

both rear tyres going out of shape on inside tread. 215/45/17 x2

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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A12 HVR is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A12 HVR, 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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A12 HVR is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2001.

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