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Y626 HPE

2001 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

154,476 mi
Last recorded154,476 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY626 HPE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2013 154,476 miles

both front tyres devoid of tread on edges, & nail in offside front tyre.

note - engine oil level below minimum when presented

offside rear tyre worn very low on inner edge

Pass 7 Oct 2011 139,274 miles

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

offside rear tyre worn low & poor condition on inner edge

Fail 7 Oct 2011 139,274 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre worn to legal limit

offside rear tyre worn low & poor condition on inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2010 125,159 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

borderline leak/deterioation in flexible exhaust section(further attention recommended)

emissions lamda reading high due to exhaust leak

nearside rear tyre worn low and very uneven on inner tread

rear exhaust silencer clamp corroded and in very poor condition

Pass 12 Sep 2009 114,631 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear tyre worn uneven on inner tread

Pass 27 Sep 2008 108,547 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 96,157 miles

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

border line deterioration/damage front number plate

offside wiper blade poor condition

rear brake slightly out of balance

rear exhaust clamp poor condition

slight deterioration in rear brake discs

uneven wear rear brake pads (recommend attention)

Fail 19 Sep 2007 96,022 miles

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

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT

border line deterioration/damage to front number plate

offside wiper blade poor condition

rear brakes slightly out of balance

rear exhaust clamp poor condition

slight deterioration in rear brake discs

uneven wear rear brake pads (recommend attention)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 80,652 miles

front number plate in very poor condition

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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Y626 HPE is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y626 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.

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What year was Y626 HPE registered?

Y626 HPE is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y626 HPE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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