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Y704 HFB

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,626 mi
Last recorded149,626 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY704 HFB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 149,626 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 142,015 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 139,165 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pies undersealed

Fail 2 Jul 2015 139,165 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pies undersealed

Pass 1 Jul 2014 134,950 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 130,829 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 125,913 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 125,902 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 120,702 miles

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

clamp at centre of exhaust corroded but not insecure at time of test

Fail 9 Jul 2010 114,851 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 114,851 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 105,849 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 100,721 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 89,811 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 80,893 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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Y704 HFB is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 Y704 HFB, 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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Y704 HFB is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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