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Y394 HPL

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,932 mi
Last recorded101,932 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY394 HPL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2022 101,932 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner flitch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both sides reading low (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 101,923 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing ( within 30 cm of top suspension mounting ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting. part of shocker (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 100,673 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive bell housing area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front shocker casing rusty

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front shocker casing rusty

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 99,641 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front absorber rusty

Nearside Rear shock absorber rusty

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front shock absorber rusty

Offside Rear shock absorber rusty

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 98,307 miles

Front number plate damaged

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Rear discs rusty

Pass 15 Jul 2016 95,107 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

front number plate damaged

Fail 14 Jul 2016 95,107 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 15 Jul 2015 91,397 miles

10mm cut in tread, offside front and offside rear tyre

corroded front struts

corroded rear brake pipe unions

corroded rear discs

drivers seat belt frayed

Pass 7 Jul 2014 87,658 miles

10mm cut to cords offside front tyre

centre and rear exhaust rusty,no blow

drivers seat belt slightly frayed

front number plate cracked

rear wiper split

Pass 15 Jul 2013 84,588 miles

front number plate damaged

rear exhaust heatshield dropped onto exhaust

Pass 15 Jun 2012 80,805 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 76,210 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 76,210 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 72,874 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 69,819 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 64,159 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 56,779 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 50,141 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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Y394 HPL is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y394 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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Y394 HPL is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 May 2001.

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