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Y76 HPE

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

107,319 mi
Last recorded107,319 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY76 HPE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2014 107,319 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2014 107,109 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 97,966 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front brake discs badly lipped

Fail 20 Feb 2013 97,966 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front brake discs badly lipped

Pass 23 Feb 2012 92,362 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 87,258 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 79,643 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 79,643 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 73,215 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 73,215 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 63,255 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 54,825 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 37,653 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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Y76 HPE is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y76 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y76 HPE registered?

Y76 HPE is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 June 2001.

Is Y76 HPE safe to buy?

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