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Y722 HFB

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,079 mi
Last recorded108,079 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY722 HFB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 108,079 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion centre of floorpan corroded but not within 30cm of suspension steering or belts (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheelarch corroded but not within 30cm of steering suspension or seatbelt mounts (6.1.B.2)

steering column adjustment seems loose but steering still secure

Pass 17 Jul 2015 106,439 miles

all four brake discs are rusty/corroding due to vehicle standing for long periods of time

small corrosion to water gromet in n/s middle floor pan

Pass 18 Dec 2013 104,225 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 98,432 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 93,672 miles

All front lower suspension arms bushes have slight play

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 25 Aug 2011 93,672 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

All front lower suspension arms bushes have slight play

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 20 Sep 2010 88,897 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2010 88,897 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2009 83,290 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 76,643 miles

Front number plate cracked

O/S rear tyre sidewall perished

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 66,329 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 52,227 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 52,227 miles

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

front no plate cracked

off side rear tyre perished

Pass 23 Jul 2005 44,465 miles

front number plate cracked.front outer brake pads fitted too wrong side of car.

Fail 23 Jul 2005 40,361 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate cracked.front outer brake pads fitted too wrong side of car.

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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Y722 HFB is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y722 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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Y722 HFB is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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