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Y204 HPL

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2016
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,843 mi
Last recorded78,843 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY204 HPL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2015 78,843 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 72,289 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)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 65,936 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2012 54,597 miles

All four tyres deteriorated

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Dec 2011 46,507 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 40,570 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 40,570 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 35,950 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 30,530 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 24,996 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 24,481 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 22,754 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 22,629 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

Note: Blades have split & rear tyre-walls are deteriorating, i.e. cracking-up. † † † † † †Thanx.

Pass 7 Apr 2006 20,382 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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Y204 HPL is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y204 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 Y204 HPL registered?

Y204 HPL is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 April 2001.

Is Y204 HPL safe to buy?

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