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Y571 HPE

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

202,277 mi
Last recorded202,277 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY571 HPE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2013 202,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 202,277 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 191,901 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 191,846 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front brake caliper inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 183,085 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 183,055 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front brake discs badly worn

n/s/r tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

o/s/f brake, only braking on 50% of disc

Pass 25 Jun 2010 173,438 miles

front brake disks worn (( replace soon ))

hand brake needs adjusting

Pass 2 Jul 2009 161,444 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 161,444 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 150,188 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 139,731 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 135,195 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 129,464 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 129,464 miles

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

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

Bad engine oil leak .

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

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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Y571 HPE is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y571 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 Y571 HPE registered?

Y571 HPE is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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