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Y386 HPL

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

104,778 mi
Last recorded104,778 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY386 HPL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 104,778 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 103,388 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 103,386 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 May 2017 98,794 miles

Offside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 May 2016 97,153 miles

Rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 12 May 2016 97,150 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor holed (5.2.6)

Offside Front Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2015 93,802 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 88,413 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 87,846 miles

unable to test emissions due to gas analyser fault

Pass 16 Aug 2010 85,961 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 84,148 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 78,850 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 69,344 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 67,144 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 67,144 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2006 57,368 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 57,368 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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Y386 HPL is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 Y386 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 Y386 HPL registered?

Y386 HPL is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 June 2001.

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The MOT history for Y386 HPL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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