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Y232 HPC

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

92,210 mi
Last recorded92,210 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY232 HPC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 92,210 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2015 80,653 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 77,607 miles

Engine management warning light on

Exhaust rear silencer - corroded/deteriorated

Pass 23 Jul 2013 73,744 miles

Engine management warning light on

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer - deteriorated/corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 71,918 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 8 Aug 2011 69,838 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 66,227 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 600,960 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 55,376 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s n/s outer sills have covers

topped engine oil

Fail 19 Aug 2008 55,376 miles

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s n/s outer sills have covers

topped engine oil

Pass 15 Aug 2007 51,161 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

movement in steering rack mount/bulkhead

outer sills covered with plastic covers

Pass 17 Aug 2006 43,565 miles

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

movement in bulkhead around rack mount

o/s n/s outer sills covered with plastic

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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Y232 HPC is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 Y232 HPC, 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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Y232 HPC is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 March 2001.

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