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Y454 HPE

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

132,414 mi
Last recorded132,414 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY454 HPE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2015 132,414 miles

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

emissions clean

Pass 27 Feb 2014 129,039 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 125,000 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 119,963 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 119,830 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 113,401 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 105,823 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 101,820 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 99,932 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 92,248 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 72,682 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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Y454 HPE is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 Y454 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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What year was Y454 HPE registered?

Y454 HPE is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 March 2001.

Is Y454 HPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y454 HPE shows 11 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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