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Y423 HPH

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

127,286 mi
Last recorded127,286 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY423 HPH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2012 127,286 miles

Oil leak

all 4 shock absorber casings are heavily corroded

drivers seat is slightly insecure

front brake discs worn , corroded and pitted

heavy corrosion to underbody in places (parts may need attention soon)

nearside front lower foglight lens is broken

rear exhaust box is in poor condition and may need attention soon

rear exhaust clamp is missing but is not insecure or leaking and not likely to fall off

sill covers fitted which restrict inspection of outer sills structure

underbody has been heavily undersealed in places restricting inspection of some testable items

underbody trays are slightly insecure

Fail 19 Mar 2012 127,286 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

all 4 shock absorber casings are heavily corroded

drivers seat is slightly insecure

engine management light is on

front brake discs worn , corroded and pitted

heavy corrosion to underbody in places (parts may need attention soon)

nearside front lower foglight lens is broken

rear exhaust box is in poor condition and may need attention soon

rear exhaust clamp is missing but is not insecure or leaking and not likely to fall off

sill covers fitted which restrict inspection of outer sills structure

underbody has been heavily undersealed in places restricting inspection of some testable items

underbody trays are slightly insecure

Pass 26 Oct 2010 121,521 miles

front discs poor condition.

front lower arm bushes perishing.

nsr tyre bold inner edge.

slight exhaust leak turbo wastegate area.

Pass 27 Oct 2009 106,702 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 106,701 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 91,697 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 91,696 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 90,745 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 86,332 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 86,164 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 81,143 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 81,143 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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Y423 HPH is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y423 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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Y423 HPH is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 July 2001.

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