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Y391 HPK

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

99,738 mi
Last recorded99,738 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY391 HPK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 99,738 miles

oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2021 99,737 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2020 97,893 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 96,405 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 94,611 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2017 93,035 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 92,005 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Sep 2015 89,828 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 88,636 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 86,155 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

engine managment light on

Pass 19 Jun 2012 82,961 miles

All tyres wearing on inner edge

Engine management light on

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 79,963 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 77,231 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 77,230 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 73,668 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 73,668 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 68,071 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 56,826 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Long handbrake travel

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

Nearside washer jets need unblocking

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 45,746 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2005 36,883 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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Y391 HPK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 Y391 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.

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Y391 HPK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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