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Y334 HPC

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,547 mi
Last recorded83,547 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY334 HPC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2014 83,547 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 82,624 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 82,623 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

deap cut in o/s/r tyre

Pass 3 Mar 2012 80,584 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advice o/s/r tyre on slight cracks on outer wall.

Fail 2 Mar 2012 80,583 miles

Offside Front Steering lock stop insecurely locked (2.2.D.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advice o/s/r tyre on slight cracks on outer wall.

Pass 3 Mar 2011 77,433 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 73,660 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 70,173 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 65,871 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 65,871 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 61,587 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 56,584 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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Y334 HPC 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 75%.

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 Y334 HPC, 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 Y334 HPC registered?

Y334 HPC is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 March 2001.

Is Y334 HPC safe to buy?

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