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Y609 HPE

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

108,758 mi
Last recorded108,758 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY609 HPE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 108,758 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 103,201 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 101,270 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 98,838 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 98,225 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 97,362 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 97,008 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 96,756 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 96,618 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 96,253 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 94,264 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 91,131 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 86,896 miles

eml on

Pass 18 Jan 2012 76,745 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Fail 17 Jan 2012 76,745 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2011 71,570 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres down to 2-3mm

rear silencer clamp rusted away,not blowing at present

slight movement in nsf lower outer suspension arm bush,not to excess

slight play in nsf hub bearing,not excessive at present

Pass 13 Jan 2011 71,570 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres down to 2-3mm

rear silencer clamp rusted away,not blowing at present

slight movement in nsf lower outer suspension arm bush,not to excess

slight play in nsf hub bearing,not excessive at present

Pass 19 Jan 2010 68,597 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 68,594 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 65,318 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

cuts in n/s/r tyre sidewall close to limits (215/45/17 87w)

n/s/f tyre sidewall starting to crack and split but not to excess at present

o/s/f tyre sidewall starting to crack and perish but not to excess at present

Fail 15 Jan 2009 65,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

cuts in n/s/r tyre sidewall close to limits (215/45/17 87w)

n/s/f tyre sidewall starting to crack and split but not to excess at present

o/s/f tyre sidewall starting to crack and perish but not to excess at present

Pass 3 Jan 2008 62,238 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 59,248 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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Y609 HPE is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 Y609 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y609 HPE registered?

Y609 HPE is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 March 2001.

Is Y609 HPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y609 HPE shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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