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Y706 HFB

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

169,383 mi
Last recorded169,383 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY706 HFB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2014 169,383 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 161,067 miles

both front tyres very badly worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 14 Jun 2013 161,066 miles

Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

both front tyres very badly worn on inner and outer edges

o/s/r brake disc very badly corroded and pitted

Pass 21 May 2012 151,954 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust clamp (back box to middle pipe) snapped

o/s/r brake disc badly pitted and scored

Pass 6 Jun 2011 147,159 miles

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

front discs wearing .

Pass 17 Jun 2010 139,308 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 126,404 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 126,404 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 105,727 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 87,686 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 80,693 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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Y706 HFB is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y706 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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What year was Y706 HFB registered?

Y706 HFB is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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