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Y379 HPK

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

95,201 mi
Last recorded95,201 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY379 HPK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2015 95,201 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 95,201 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 92,144 miles

Corrosion around OSR spring mount

Fail 8 Apr 2014 92,142 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Corrosion around OSR spring mount

Pass 25 Mar 2013 89,036 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 85,269 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 81,820 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 81,811 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 79,996 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 79,996 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2009 74,362 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 73,434 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 65,740 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 54,728 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 54,728 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2005 50,561 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 50,561 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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Y379 HPK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y379 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y379 HPK registered?

Y379 HPK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2001.

Is Y379 HPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y379 HPK shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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