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Y141 HRN

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,764 mi
Last recorded83,764 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY141 HRN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 83,764 miles

Central exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2019 83,764 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat with a defective structure floor pan (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat with a defective structure floor pan (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure threw age perishing cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018

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

both front shocks corroded

brake hose to brake pipe

Fail 4 Jun 2018 80,030 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front shocks corroded

brake hose to brake pipe

Pass 3 Jun 2017 75,714 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

all brake pipe to brake hose connections slightly corroded

rear tyres perished

various engine oil leaks

Pass 9 Jun 2016 72,079 miles

child seat fitted preventing full inspection of seat belts

coolant warning light on

oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2016 72,079 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

child seat fitted preventing full inspection of seat belts

coolant warning light on

oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2015 68,397 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 67,006 miles

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 3 May 2013 60,099 miles

Exhaust Rusty

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 55,625 miles

front wiper blades smearing

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 53,754 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 53,724 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 49,183 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 43,197 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 43,051 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 37,568 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 35,676 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 35,676 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 29,854 miles

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

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

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 HRN is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HRN, 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 HRN is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 May 2001.

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