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Y383 HPL

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

171,828 mi
Last recorded171,828 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY383 HPL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2015 171,828 miles

N/s front tyre low on inner edge

N/s rear tyre worn low on inner edge and going out of shape

O/s rear tyre going out of shape

Pass 1 Aug 2014 170,070 miles

both rear tyres worn out of shape

n/s front and rear tyres worn low in inner edges

Fail 16 Jul 2014 170,066 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

both rear tyres going out of shape

n/s front tyre worn low on inner edge

n/s rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 23 Nov 2012 165,291 miles

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

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

both front seat belts slow to retract

n/s rear tyre worn low on inner egde 205 50 16

Pass 16 Nov 2011 154,186 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

rear brake discs in very poor condition

Fail 14 Nov 2011 154,103 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

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

rear brake discs in very poor condition

Pass 22 Nov 2010 145,158 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 145,143 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2009 137,945 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 120,768 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 120,768 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

front brake pads wearing low

long hand brake travel

near side rear tyre worn close to limits on inner edge

slight engine oil leaks

Pass 11 May 2006 107,399 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 107,399 miles

Offside Front 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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Y383 HPL is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y383 HPL, 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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Y383 HPL is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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