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Y59 HPE

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

92,650 mi
Last recorded92,650 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY59 HPE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 92,650 miles

Engine management warning light on

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)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust clamp broken

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

Fail 11 May 2018 92,610 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Engine management warning light on

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)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust clamp broken

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

Pass 18 May 2017 88,185 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 84,056 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 78,719 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 78,719 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 74,172 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 74,172 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)

osf tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2013 69,975 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 69,975 miles

Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 57,178 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 60,931 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 43,978 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 43,978 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 40,538 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 36,450 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 32,675 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 28,641 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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Y59 HPE is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y59 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 Y59 HPE registered?

Y59 HPE is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 April 2001.

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The MOT history for Y59 HPE shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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