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Y492 HPE

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,669 mi
Last recorded94,669 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY492 HPE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2012 94,669 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

exhaust heatshield adrift

exhaust tailbox rusty/deteriorated

offside headlamp glass has small hole/condensation in it

offside rear lamp damaged

Pass 21 Sep 2011 88,476 miles

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

small hole in offside headlamp glass

Pass 10 Sep 2010

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside headlamp glass holed and has condensation in lamp

Pass 2 Sep 2009 73,961 miles

ADVISE STOE CHIP IN OFF SIDE FRONT HEADLIGHT

ADVISE TRAVEL ON HANDBRAKE

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 66,889 miles

advise front discs getting lipped

advise o/s/f tyre wearing on the edges

advise rear no plate deteriorated

Fail 24 Sep 2008 66,885 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

advise front discs getting lipped

advise o/s/f tyre wearing on the edges

advise rear no plate deteriorated

Pass 24 Jul 2007 59,229 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 49,599 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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Y492 HPE is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 Y492 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 Y492 HPE registered?

Y492 HPE is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 March 2001.

Is Y492 HPE safe to buy?

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