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Y57 HHT

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

138,139 mi
Last recorded138,139 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY57 HHT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 138,139 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 124,638 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 117,957 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spear wheel carrier (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 117,942 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spear wheel carrier (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 112,094 miles

brake pipes covered in grease

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2021 112,091 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

brake pipes covered in grease

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2020 101,995 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 99,499 miles

Exhaust mounting defective corroded clamps (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2019 99,499 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective corroded clamps (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2018 97,766 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 22 Feb 2017 92,044 miles

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

exhaust back box deteriorated

exhaust heat shield loose

front exhaust mount corroded off but system still secure

o/s/f tyre soft

Fail 22 Feb 2017 92,044 miles

exhaust back box deteriorated

exhaust heat shield loose

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front exhaust mount corroded off but system still secure

o/s/f tyre soft

Pass 4 Mar 2016 87,417 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable strut (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable strut (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 87,411 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable strut (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable strut (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 84,624 miles

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

centre exhaust hanger deteriorated

offside rear tyre splitting inner edge

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 28 Feb 2014 80,289 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 27 Feb 2013 78,245 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 28 Feb 2012 76,387 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 74,620 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 70,703 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 67,807 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 61,854 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 47,938 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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Y57 HHT is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 Y57 HHT, 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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Y57 HHT is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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