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Y133 HPK

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,232 mi
Last recorded100,232 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY133 HPK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 100,232 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 100,232 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 98,900 miles

Central Rear EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2022 98,870 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Central Rear EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 93,295 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and oil cooler pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Spare tyre defective no pressure ()

Pass 30 Jan 2020 92,733 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 92,733 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 92,611 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 92,516 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 92,516 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel hose insecure Filler hose over flow (7.2.1)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 88,798 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 88,798 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 88,032 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 87,732 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 87,105 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 86,416 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 85,659 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

all brake disc surfaces corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2011 85,608 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 88,475 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 88,471 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 73,153 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 51,650 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 28,124 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres pass the mot test,but have some wear on the outer edges of the tread.they will need to be replaced in the near future.

Pass 6 Jan 2007 18,381 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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Y133 HPK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver 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 Y133 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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Y133 HPK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 May 2001.

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