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Y108 HTA

2001 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,515 mi
Last recorded82,515 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY108 HTA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2013 82,515 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s rear tyre showing signs of uneven wear on inner edge

Fail 15 Jul 2013 82,514 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s rear tyre showing signs of uneven wear on inner edge

Pass 13 Aug 2012 73,041 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

knocking noise under car when changing gear noticed on test

Fail 11 Aug 2012 73,041 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

knocking noise under car when changing gear noticed on test

Pass 11 Jul 2011 56,664 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 49,349 miles

front brake discs slightly worn (lipped)

rear discs slightly corroding!

rear xhaust slight deteriorating!

Pass 23 Jul 2009 45,993 miles

aeriel broken!

Pass 23 Jul 2008 42,721 miles

both n/s & o/s/r tyres nearing limit (aatt)

front number plate slightly damaged!

Pass 30 Jul 2007 39,284 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 34,827 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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Y108 HTA is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 Y108 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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What year was Y108 HTA registered?

Y108 HTA is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 June 2001.

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