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Y385 HPL

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

142,595 mi
Last recorded142,595 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY385 HPL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 142,595 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 142,593 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 137,905 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 137,897 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 132,146 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 126,983 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 121,942 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 116,511 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 112,070 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 106,826 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 99,688 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 99,683 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 93,803 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 HPL is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 Y385 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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What year was Y385 HPL registered?

Y385 HPL is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 May 2001.

Is Y385 HPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y385 HPL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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