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Y618 HBT

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

120,643 mi
Last recorded120,643 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY618 HBT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2015 120,643 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 118,953 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2013 117,578 miles

Fuel filler neck and vent pipe hose clips corroded and broken.

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2013 117,578 miles

Fuel filler neck and vent pipe hose clips corroded and broken.

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2012 115,964 miles

fuel filler pipe clip insecure

Pass 7 Jul 2011 110,142 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 99,985 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 90,678 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

osr tyre deteriorated

Pass 9 Jun 2008 78,427 miles

manifold pipe slightly leaking

Pass 18 Jun 2007 67,775 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 55,955 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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Y618 HBT is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y618 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 Y618 HBT registered?

Y618 HBT is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y618 HBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y618 HBT shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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