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Y324 HPE

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,628 mi
Last recorded107,628 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY324 HPE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 107,628 miles

Car smokes on initial start up

Pass 17 Feb 2025 106,195 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 106,195 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 104,957 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 103,797 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 103,797 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 102,621 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi joint has minor exhaust leak (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking in tread and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 101,837 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust flexi joint has slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2020 101,149 miles

All tyres deteriorating.

Front wiper blades judder/scrape across screen.

Pass 25 Apr 2019 99,483 miles

All tyres starting to deteriorate.

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Power steering hose. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 96,754 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 93,462 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage front hose from pump (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 93,461 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage front hose from pump (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 89,695 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 85,469 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 May 2014 82,072 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 May 2013 78,177 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 May 2012 74,200 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 69,419 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 69,419 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 66,113 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 66,113 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 60,056 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 53,716 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 47,230 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 38,751 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 38,751 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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Y324 HPE is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y324 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 Y324 HPE registered?

Y324 HPE is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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