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Y358 HPK

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

109,634 mi
Last recorded109,634 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY358 HPK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 109,634 miles

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

front + rear suspension + exhaust corroded

Pass 27 May 2025 108,229 miles

Front + Rear Suspension corroded

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

Fail 27 May 2025 108,229 miles

Front + Rear Suspension corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2024 106,900 miles

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

Front shocks corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive pas rack minor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2023 105,782 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 105,782 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 104,447 miles

exhaust corroded

front shock absorbers corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2022 104,442 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected bulkhead (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2021 102,964 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust flexi pipe worn

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2020 101,815 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 100,444 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 97,050 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2018 97,050 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2016 95,530 miles

Front Oil leak engine

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 93,520 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 90,904 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 88,190 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 86,393 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 84,184 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 82,865 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 82,865 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 81,013 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 81,013 miles

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Pass 9 May 2008 77,489 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 74,538 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 69,064 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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Y358 HPK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y358 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 Y358 HPK registered?

Y358 HPK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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