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Y429 HPE

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

115,459 mi
Last recorded115,459 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY429 HPE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 115,459 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 111,198 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 108,406 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 105,804 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch- within 30cm of suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rack and brake servo (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 103,006 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 100,216 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2019 98,043 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jun 2018 94,224 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 91,173 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 90,429 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 90,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 84,363 miles

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2014 76,359 miles

Sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2013 61,003 miles

Sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2012 45,384 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 29,556 miles

rear tyres,sidewalls showing signs of cracking.

Pass 26 Oct 2010 29,106 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 28,557 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 28,555 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 27,935 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 23,243 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 22,760 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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Y429 HPE is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y429 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y429 HPE registered?

Y429 HPE is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2001.

Is Y429 HPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y429 HPE shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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