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Y578 HPE

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

127,342 mi
Last recorded127,342 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY578 HPE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 127,342 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 127,342 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 123,547 miles

Rust evident under body brakes, steering & brake parts noted.

Pass 9 Feb 2015 120,411 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 120,411 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 116,790 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Feb 2014 116,790 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2013 114,112 miles

Both rear shocks have light misting of oil.

Front brakes slightly imbalanced.

Fail 6 Feb 2013 114,112 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Both rear shocks have light misting of oil.

Front brakes slightly imbalanced.

Pass 8 Feb 2012 110,747 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2012 110,747 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 107,592 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 105,266 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 102,275 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Jan 2009 102,275 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 93,165 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 75,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 75,823 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 58,935 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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Y578 HPE is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 Y578 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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Y578 HPE is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 March 2001.

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