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Y624 HBT

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

296,053 mi
Last recorded296,053 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY624 HBT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2012 296,053 miles

oil leak. slight vacuum leak from brake servo.

Fail 1 Oct 2012 296,043 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

oil leak. slight vacuum leak from brake servo.

Pass 30 Sep 2011 275,043 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 250,352 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 221,829 miles

rear brake efficiency just echieved

Pass 29 Sep 2008 186,670 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 158,128 miles

front no plate just starting to disface laminate starting to split

Pass 27 Sep 2006 118,919 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2005 82,382 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 82,382 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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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Y624 HBT is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y624 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 Y624 HBT registered?

Y624 HBT is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 March 2001.

Is Y624 HBT safe to buy?

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