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Y322 HPE

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,630 mi
Last recorded104,630 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY322 HPE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2013 104,630 miles

engine management light on

Fail 10 Apr 2013 104,512 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

engine management light on

Fail 3 Apr 2012 100,183 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

REAR EXHAUST BOX POOR CONDITION //// BOTH REAR TYRES BOLD INNER EDGE

Pass 3 Apr 2012 100,183 miles

REAR EXHAUST BOX POOR CONDITION //// BOTH REAR TYRES BOLD INNER EDGE

Pass 29 Mar 2011 90,440 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

exhaust starting to corrode

rear tyres unevenly worn

stone chip on front screen not in swept area

Pass 18 Mar 2010 78,673 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 78,668 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

near side wiper is torn near side rear shocker is weeping

Pass 7 Mar 2009 73,555 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 73,555 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light is on, off side front fog light is broken

Pass 25 Mar 2008 69,399 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Mar 2007 64,506 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 54,286 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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Y322 HPE is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y322 HPE, 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 Y322 HPE registered?

Y322 HPE is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 March 2001.

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