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Y152 HGH

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,649 mi
Last recorded99,649 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY152 HGH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 99,649 miles

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

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2025 95,233 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint - clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust back box corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2024 91,996 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint - clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 90,913 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Rear worn smooth on inner tread

Pass 20 Jun 2022 89,134 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2021 87,411 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 84,845 miles

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

Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 84,230 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 82,949 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 82,949 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 82,158 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)

Oil Leak Present

Fail 30 Aug 2017 82,158 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil Leak Present

Pass 24 Aug 2016 78,197 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 77,424 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 76,657 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 76,657 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 75,894 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 75,894 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 71,929 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 71,929 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 65,825 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 62,030 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 55,067 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 55,066 miles

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 43,223 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 33,020 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 33,020 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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Y152 HGH is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y152 HGH, 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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Y152 HGH is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 August 2001.

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