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Y197 HPL

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,289 mi
Last recorded100,289 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY197 HPL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 100,289 miles

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody and boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2024 100,289 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Lower wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody and boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 100,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Surface corrsion on suspension and steering parts

Pass 16 Jan 2023 98,338 miles

Exhaust backbox corroded

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

Light surface corrosion to front and rear suspension parts

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 97,001 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Surface corrosion under neath car

Pass 5 Dec 2020 95,929 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Surface corrsion underneath car

Fail 5 Dec 2020 95,929 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Surface corrsion underneath car

Pass 2 Dec 2019 93,943 miles

Front 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))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

all suspention dampers have corroded.

Pass 12 Dec 2018 89,057 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on inner an outer edge's advice to change soon

Offside Front tyre is wearing on inner an outer edge's advice to change soon

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 89,057 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Headlamp aim too low both side's (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on inner an outer edge's advice to change soon

Offside Front tyre is wearing on inner an outer edge's advice to change soon

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 85,659 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge an also badly cracked advise to change soon marked in yellow

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge an also badly cracked advise to change soon marked in yellow

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front's (3.5.1i)

engine light on

Fail 13 Oct 2017 85,659 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor to sill also floor pans[ marked in yellow] (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor to sill also floor pans[ marked in yellow] (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

ENGINE LIGHT ON

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre badly cracked [advise to change]

Offside Rear tyre badley cracked [advise to change]

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

plastic sill covers

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 82,510 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 77,538 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2014 72,340 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 68,387 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 62,335 miles

rear exhaust to middle section clamp corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2011 60,812 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 58,223 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 55,748 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 21 Oct 2009 55,748 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 50,782 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 45,634 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 39,094 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2005 32,574 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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Y197 HPL is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y197 HPL, 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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Y197 HPL is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 April 2001.

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