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Y792 HMY

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,988 mi
Last recorded112,988 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY792 HMY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 112,988 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner edges (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

Pass 28 Sep 2015 103,701 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2015 103,640 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 92,345 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise early replacement of nearside front tyre

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge and showing signs of deterioration (outside measured area)

slight wear ridge front brake discs

Pass 4 Oct 2013 82,636 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 82,489 miles

Back of Engine Oil laden.

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 75,332 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil Leak at back of Engine Bay.

Pass 26 Jul 2010 68,012 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 56,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

movement in steering rack bushes,poss bulkhead

Pass 2 Jul 2009 56,381 miles

movement in steering rack bushes,poss bulkhead

Pass 28 Jul 2008 49,568 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 40,381 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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Y792 HMY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y792 HMY, 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 Y792 HMY registered?

Y792 HMY is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y792 HMY safe to buy?

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