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Y329 HPE

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,328 mi
Last recorded90,328 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY329 HPE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 90,328 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 86,502 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 77,965 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 74,852 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 71,624 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 70,929 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 69,967 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 69,349 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 68,519 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 68,519 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 67,706 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake discs lipped. (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 25 May 2016 67,705 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake discs lipped. (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 65,960 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 64,092 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 May 2013 61,939 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2012 59,253 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 59,253 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 55,894 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 51,777 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 47,857 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 43,773 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 43,773 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2007 38,696 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 32,605 miles

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

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

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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Y329 HPE is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y329 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 Y329 HPE registered?

Y329 HPE is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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