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Y356 HPK

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,246 mi
Last recorded92,246 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY356 HPK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 92,246 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 80,992 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2020 80,989 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 74,877 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

both front tyres wearing inner treads

Pass 21 Mar 2018 70,167 miles

Engine/ exhaust warning lamp on

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

Nearside Front Headlamp wiper not working

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to perish/crack

Offside Front fog lamp broken

Pass 15 Mar 2017 65,939 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 60,977 miles

engine management light on

nail in nsr tyre

osr tyre perished

Pass 12 Mar 2015 56,505 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 52,544 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Mar 2013 48,889 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 7 Mar 2013 48,889 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Mar 2012 47,875 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Mar 2012 47,875 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 46,118 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Power steering seepge fluid reservoir/hose.

Fail 24 Feb 2011 46,118 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

OSF tyre - cracked outer wall.

Power steering seepge fluid reservoir/hose.

Pass 3 Mar 2010 45,133 miles

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

front no plate crackrd

Pass 19 Mar 2009 43,733 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 43,733 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 41,793 miles

rear no. plate start to discolour

Pass 8 Mar 2007 40,327 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 40,327 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear no plate start to discolor

slight seepage engine oil drain plug

Pass 21 Mar 2006 37,448 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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Y356 HPK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 Y356 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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Y356 HPK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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