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Y421 HPE

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,241 mi
Last recorded111,241 miles
Recorded on19 May 2020
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY421 HPE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2020 111,241 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer clamp deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 18 May 2020 111,234 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger/floorpan small hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger/floorpan small hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer clamp deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 108,823 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi after cat (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

eml light on

Pass 20 Mar 2018 104,255 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 17 Mar 2017 103,287 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 100,820 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2016 100,820 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 98,547 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 96,574 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres have cracks in tread

Pass 20 Feb 2013 93,294 miles

nearside front tyre has several cuts on outer sidewall (not showing cords)

Fail 20 Feb 2013 93,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre has several cuts on outer sidewall (not showing cords)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 88,232 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 88,226 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 84,970 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 80,850 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 72,605 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 66,497 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 56,116 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 56,049 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 44,990 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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Y421 HPE 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 75%.

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 Y421 HPE, 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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Y421 HPE is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2001.

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