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Y327 HPE

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

120,759 mi
Last recorded120,759 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY327 HPE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 120,759 miles

minor cracks in both rear tyres

rear silencer box surface corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2016 118,773 miles

rear silencer box surface corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2015 116,757 miles

minor cracks to both front tyres

Pass 24 Sep 2014 114,816 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 112,975 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 110,279 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/s/r chassis corroded(at top of spring mounting area)

PAS rack has marks off oil around area

Fail 14 Sep 2012 110,277 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/s/r chassis corroded(at top of spring mounting area)

PAS rack has marks off oil around area

Pass 11 Oct 2011 107,450 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 105,727 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

rear gearbox mounting slightly worn

Fail 8 Oct 2010 105,726 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

rear gearbox mounting slightly worn

Pass 5 Oct 2009 104,099 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2008 101,622 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 95,397 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2007 83,726 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

rear exhaust clamp rusty not blowing

slight play in both lower wishbone bushes

Pass 19 May 2006 69,779 miles

rear tyre tread slightly out of shape

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 HPE is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 Y327 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 Y327 HPE registered?

Y327 HPE is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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The MOT history for Y327 HPE shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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