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Y533 HPE

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,758 mi
Last recorded120,758 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY533 HPE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 120,758 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe union to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe union to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine management light on

wiper blades poor

Fail 1 Feb 2016 120,758 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe union to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe union to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine management light on

wiper blades poor

Pass 7 Aug 2014 120,756 miles

n/s rear tyre outside edge perished

Pass 4 Apr 2013 118,057 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust weak

management light on

Fail 4 Apr 2013 118,057 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust weak

management light on

Pass 31 Jan 2012 114,548 miles

ADVISE E.M.L LIGHT STAYING ON

ADVISE FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW

Pass 2 Feb 2011 108,442 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 100,856 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 100,856 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 92,868 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 88,033 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 88,033 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 85,480 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 80,816 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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Y533 HPE is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y533 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 Y533 HPE registered?

Y533 HPE is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 March 2001.

Is Y533 HPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y533 HPE shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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