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Y62 HPE

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

125,084 mi
Last recorded125,084 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY62 HPE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 125,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside tyre wall split slightly (4.1.E.1)

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2017 125,080 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside tyre wall split (4.1.E.1)

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2016 123,997 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 123,982 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 119,830 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2013 113,973 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

back box outercasing corroded

both front floors slightly corroded

engine management light on

nearside rear floor slightly corroded

offside rear shock absorber has a light misting of oil

oil level on minimum mark

Pass 28 Dec 2012 108,148 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 96,401 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 91,602 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

power steering rack pipes damp

Pass 4 Aug 2009 88,023 miles

Both rear shock absorbers damp

Large nail in n/s/r tyre

O/s/r tyre worn very low on edges

Rear brake pads look low

Slight exhaust blow from middle flexi joint and exhaust back box rusty

Slight rust lip on rear brake discs

Fail 4 Aug 2009 88,023 miles

Both rear shock absorbers damp

Large nail in n/s/r tyre

O/s/r tyre worn very low on edges

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

Rear brake pads look low

Slight exhaust blow from middle flexi joint and exhaust back box rusty

Slight rust lip on rear brake discs

Pass 8 Aug 2008 81,349 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 76,661 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 72,028 miles

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

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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Y62 HPE is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y62 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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Y62 HPE is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 May 2001.

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