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HIG 8405

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

150,126 mi
Last recorded150,126 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIG 8405
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 150,126 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 147,003 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 146,997 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box leaking ,system badly corroded and hangers rotting through (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front floor corrosion,small holes at front but not near suspension ,seat belt anchors

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 142,715 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2017 142,710 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 139,547 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)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 134,350 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 19 Jul 2013 129,343 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 123,648 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2011 121,649 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 15 Dec 2010 118,246 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 118,234 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 112,572 miles

Both rear brake hose ferrule's slightly corroded

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2008 102,403 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inside edge.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 14 Apr 2008 102,330 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres worn on inside edge.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 94,366 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2006 86,501 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2006 86,501 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (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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HIG 8405 is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HIG 8405, 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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HIG 8405 is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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