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Y604 HBT

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

78,896 mi
Last recorded78,896 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY604 HBT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 78,896 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Clamp securing central to rear exhaust corroded away (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2021 78,885 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative switch missing (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch to floor at front of arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arch to floor at rear of arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch to floor at front of and centre of arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Clamp securing central to rear exhaust corroded away (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 78,784 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 77,960 miles

Central Exhaust blowing slightly

Pass 1 Feb 2018 77,950 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 76,469 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 76,124 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 May 2015 76,124 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2014 75,140 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

off side front tyre as slight cut

Pass 31 Oct 2014 75,140 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

off side front tyre as slight cut

Pass 22 Apr 2014 73,609 miles

Offside rear tyre pressure was very low,no visable signs of nails etc.

Fail 22 Apr 2014 73,609 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear tyre pressure was very low,no visable signs of nails etc.

Pass 26 Apr 2013 71,134 miles

Nearside front tyre has been r/flat,bald on outer edge with cracking.

Pass 21 Apr 2012 68,288 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 65,388 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 65,388 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 62,755 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 58,469 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 55,258 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 50,523 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 49,540 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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Y604 HBT is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 Y604 HBT, 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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Y604 HBT is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 July 2001.

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