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Y129 HPK

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,295 mi
Last recorded85,295 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY129 HPK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2021 85,295 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 82,199 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 75,878 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 69,845 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 64,243 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 63,113 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 61,594 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 60,180 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2013 60,180 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 May 2012 58,746 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 58,746 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 56,564 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 55,387 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 50,671 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 47,916 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 47,961 miles

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 8 May 2007 44,444 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 39,195 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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Y129 HPK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y129 HPK, 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 Y129 HPK registered?

Y129 HPK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 May 2001.

Is Y129 HPK safe to buy?

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