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Y401 HPH

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

174,217 mi
Last recorded174,217 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY401 HPH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2022 174,217 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 6 May 2022 174,216 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 168,215 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2020 164,628 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 159,664 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 154,984 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 146,130 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 137,748 miles

Nearside Front floor some corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2015 129,386 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 121,628 miles

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 9 Mar 2013 113,192 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 106,067 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

exhaust shield insecure

Pass 5 Mar 2011 96,375 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 89,145 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 80,876 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 80,876 miles

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 2 May 2008 72,320 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2008 72,320 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 61,158 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2006 51,758 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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Y401 HPH is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey 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 Y401 HPH, 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 Y401 HPH registered?

Y401 HPH is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2001.

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