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Y109 HTA

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

88,282 mi
Last recorded88,282 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY109 HTA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2014 88,282 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 80,366 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 73,382 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 73,382 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 69,184 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 62,944 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2009 55,086 miles

O/S/R tyre has two objects in tyre tread.

Pass 11 Jun 2008 47,761 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 41,716 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 34,223 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 34,223 miles

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Tread getting low on front tyres. Rear spoiler loose on N/S corner. O/S drive shaft seal weeping. Rear shocks weeping. N/S/F fog light not secure on N/S top edge and some small chips on windscreen.

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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Y109 HTA is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y109 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 Y109 HTA registered?

Y109 HTA is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 June 2001.

Is Y109 HTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y109 HTA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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