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Y385 HPE

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

123,169 mi
Last recorded123,169 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY385 HPE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 123,169 miles

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

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))

idle speed high

Pass 12 Nov 2021 118,071 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 118,071 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 116,783 miles

engine management light on

Pass 13 May 2019 111,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 May 2019 111,769 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 107,967 miles

park brake performance only jus met requirements

Fail 25 Apr 2018 107,986 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

park brake performance only jus met requirements

Pass 11 May 2017 105,499 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 102,359 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 98,020 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 94,551 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 94,551 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 88,292 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 85,279 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 81,879 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 76,936 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 71,939 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 68,394 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 61,278 miles

centre exhaust rusty and rear clamp nearly rusted through

stone chip front screen

Pass 26 Jun 2006 53,313 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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Y385 HPE is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 Y385 HPE, 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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Y385 HPE is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 June 2001.

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