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Y116 HTA

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

128,168 mi
Last recorded128,168 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY116 HTA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2014 128,168 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 119,468 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 119,468 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 110,645 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 99,989 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 86,870 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 73,061 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 56,602 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 44,848 miles

nearside front tyre has small cut on inside edge not exposing cord

Pass 30 Jan 2006 37,761 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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Y116 HTA is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y116 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 Y116 HTA registered?

Y116 HTA is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 June 2001.

Is Y116 HTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y116 HTA shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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