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Y198 HPL

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,008 mi
Last recorded128,008 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY198 HPL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2016 128,008 miles

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and suspension all over and both rearouter sills (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly not secondary (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 21 May 2014 123,494 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 123,493 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component missing (3.4.2)

Pass 31 May 2013 116,932 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 104,601 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 May 2011 94,418 miles

front discs poor

offside rear tyre inner side wall crackin

Pass 13 May 2010 88,054 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 88,054 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2009 82,748 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 82,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2008 76,130 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 May 2007 69,714 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 62,721 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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Y198 HPL is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y198 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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What year was Y198 HPL registered?

Y198 HPL is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 April 2001.

Is Y198 HPL safe to buy?

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