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Y327 HPD

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

189,545 mi
Last recorded189,545 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY327 HPD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2014 189,545 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 174,264 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management light on all the time

rear box outer skin corroded

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2012 155,682 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 155,585 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2011 136,000 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 135,997 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2010 117,023 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 98,511 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 88,397 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 88,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 67,905 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 59,098 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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Y327 HPD is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y327 HPD, 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 Y327 HPD registered?

Y327 HPD is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 July 2001.

Is Y327 HPD safe to buy?

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