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Y141 HPK

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

141,001 mi
Last recorded141,001 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY141 HPK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 141,001 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 131,034 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 123,407 miles

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))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 106,697 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 98,071 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 97,527 miles

Central Coil spring corroded Coil spring corroded x 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides of vehicles rear sills corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 97,523 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired both sides of vehicles lower flooring has holes half way on both sides (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Coil spring corroded Coil spring corroded x 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides of vehicles rear sills corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 97,512 miles

both chassis rails and flitches slightly corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2018 97,470 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting croded but not seriously weakened Rusty

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front

Fail 14 Aug 2018 97,470 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting croded but not seriously weakened Rusty

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front

Pass 8 Jun 2017 93,005 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Rusty (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing out on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front (2.7.2a)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 86,837 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 May 2015 79,703 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 76,814 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2014 76,814 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 76,717 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Mar 2012 76,717 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 65,124 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2010 65,124 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 54,433 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 54,433 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

osf tyre not r/f

Pass 10 May 2008 46,656 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 May 2008 46,656 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

N/S FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE AS WELL AS THE DAMAGE TO INNER WALL

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 May 2007 38,885 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 38,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 May 2006 31,787 miles

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW †ADVISE N/S/F TYRE ON 3MM

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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Y141 HPK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y141 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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Y141 HPK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 April 2001.

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