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Y586 HPE

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

138,365 mi
Last recorded138,365 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY586 HPE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2015 138,365 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 138,365 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported ex. shield (7.1.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp to rear box (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 136,134 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 136,134 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 127,412 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 117,840 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 117,840 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 105,860 miles

n/s/r tyre getting low

front brake pads getting low

Pass 28 Feb 2011 94,110 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 84,917 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 77,850 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 67,767 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 67,767 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 59,470 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 49,356 miles

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

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

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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Y586 HPE is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y586 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 Y586 HPE registered?

Y586 HPE is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 March 2001.

Is Y586 HPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y586 HPE shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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