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HCF 827

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

139,647 mi
Last recorded139,647 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCF 827
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 139,647 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 137,036 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 134,227 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 129,788 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 129,788 miles

Emissions not tested unable to complete test due to engine overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 129,706 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2016 112,878 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 112,866 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 105,101 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front lower bulkhead showing signs of initial surface corrosion

front suspension struts showing signs of initial corrosion

Fail 4 Aug 2015 105,101 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

E M L illuminated

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front lower bulkhead showing signs of initial surface corrosion

front suspension struts showing signs of initial corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2014 97,514 miles

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

Oil leak

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)

both rear axle bushes worn

both rear tyres stepping on inner edges

engine management light on

offside rear handbrake effort low

Fail 4 Sep 2014 97,514 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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)

both rear axle bushes worn

both rear tyres stepping on inner edges

engine management light on

offside rear handbrake effort low

Pass 2 Sep 2013 84,550 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 20 Feb 2013 83,368 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 14 Feb 2012 81,341 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 70,881 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 62,371 miles

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

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

offside front inner pot joint losing grease

Fail 1 Apr 2009 55,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 55,595 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 45,981 miles

N/S/F tyre has splits in inner sidewall not exposing inner plys or cords

N/S/R tyre out of shape on inner edge of tread

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 45,981 miles

N/S/F tyre has splits in inner sidewall not exposing inner plys or cords

N/S/R tyre out of shape on inner edge of tread

Pass 12 Apr 2007 40,114 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 32,344 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2005 30,624 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2005 30,624 miles

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

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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HCF 827 is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 HCF 827, 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 HCF 827 registered?

HCF 827 is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 June 2001.

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