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Y215 HPL

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

119,455 mi
Last recorded119,455 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY215 HPL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 119,455 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured yellow bulb faded (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear RUST HOLES IN REAR FLOOR

Fail 14 Dec 2018 119,455 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 225/45r17 all others 215/45r17 (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured yellow bulb faded (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear RUST HOLES IN REAR FLOOR

Pass 27 Oct 2017 171,061 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 112,462 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 107,760 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 104,033 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 98,608 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 93,562 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 87,494 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Nov 2011 87,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2010 82,291 miles

front and rear brake pads 60% worn approx

front brake disc slightly worn

Fail 18 Oct 2010 82,291 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front and rear brake pads 60% worn approx

front brake disc slightly worn

Pass 26 Oct 2009 75,854 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 68,811 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 68,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 66,313 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 58,642 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 49,609 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 49,609 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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Y215 HPL is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 Y215 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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Y215 HPL is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 May 2001.

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