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Y617 HBT

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

104,789 mi
Last recorded104,789 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY617 HBT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 104,789 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 104,788 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

exhaust rear box muffling hanging from box

Pass 28 Jan 2015 95,844 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 85,780 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 85,776 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2013 73,706 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 62,870 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 52,420 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 49,085 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 43,936 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 38,566 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 33,558 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 28,228 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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Y617 HBT is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 Y617 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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What year was Y617 HBT registered?

Y617 HBT is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2001.

Is Y617 HBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y617 HBT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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