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Y354 HPK

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

131,753 mi
Last recorded131,753 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY354 HPK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2013 131,753 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 131,753 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 120,004 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2011 110,306 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 110,306 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 99,276 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 99,274 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 87,747 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2009 87,494 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 78,347 miles

uneven inner tread wear offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jan 2007 62,472 miles

front brake pads low(not below minimum thickness) & slight wear to brake discs

Pass 2 Feb 2006 47,040 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 47,038 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2006 47,038 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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Y354 HPK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 Y354 HPK, 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 Y354 HPK registered?

Y354 HPK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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