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Y102 HTA

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,631 mi
Last recorded138,631 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY102 HTA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2024 138,631 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases to rear pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative missing (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside/offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front/rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 133,280 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 129,148 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 129,132 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2021 128,987 miles

All brake disc back plate corroded and holed

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General corrosion to vehicle under body

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated/corroded

Rear suspension components corroded.

Pass 3 Apr 2020 12,850 miles

Corrosion to rear suspension components

Exhaust silencers corroded/deteriorated

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Slight corrosion to rear of vehicle under body

Fail 3 Apr 2020 12,850 miles

Corrosion to rear suspension components

Exhaust silencers corroded/deteriorated

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Slight corrosion to rear of vehicle under body

Pass 20 Mar 2019 126,277 miles

All brake back plates corroded.

Corrosion to under side of vehicle, including floor pans.

Exhaust system heavily corroded

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front struts (just passed mot) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished,(just passed mot) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer tyre side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg area (engine bay) (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear lower shock bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Rear axle corroding

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished , (just passed mot) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocks corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 123,256 miles

Offside front brake discs back plate corroded

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 123,256 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake discs back plate corroded

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 119,992 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 114,707 miles

Offside Front Wheel Bearing slight noise

Pass 2 Apr 2015 106,228 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 106,215 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 103,487 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 92,557 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge near limits

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 80,033 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2012 79,687 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 64,813 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 47,529 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 42,475 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 28,993 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 21,117 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 16,727 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

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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Y102 HTA is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y102 HTA, 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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Y102 HTA is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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