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Y793 HKE

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

150,621 mi
Last recorded150,621 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY793 HKE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 150,621 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded DIFFICULT TO SEE AT SIDE OF TANK (3.6.B.2c)

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases INTERMEDIAT FLEXABLE PIPE BLOWING (7.1.2)

FLOOR SHOWING SIGH OF BAD CORROSION

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

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

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

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

Offside Front SEAT BELT SLOW TO RETRACT BUT GOES BACK TO BACK REST

Fail 30 Jun 2017 150,601 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR CORRODED THROUGH (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SHOCK MOUNTING (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded DIFFICULT TO SEE AT SIDE OF TANK (3.6.B.2c)

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases INTERMEDIAT FLEXABLE PIPE BLOWING (7.1.2)

FLOOR SHOWING SIGH OF BAD CORROSION

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

Nearside Rear REAR EXHAUST CLAMP MISSING EXHAUST SECURE AT TIME OF TEST

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

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

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

Offside Front SEAT BELT SLOW TO RETRACT BUT GOES BACK TO BACK REST

Pass 11 Jul 2016 140,787 miles

Front slight blow at exhaust

Nearside Rear floor rusty

Rear exhaust clamp rusty

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

slight sweat at gearbox

Pass 9 Jul 2015 128,417 miles

exhaust rusty

nearside floor rusty

Fail 18 May 2015 127,918 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

traction and engine light on

Pass 11 Jul 2014 126,575 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 124,526 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 124,526 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 121,965 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 121,961 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 115,756 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 106,052 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 106,049 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

outer layer corroded on exhaust rear silencer,not holed.

Fail 6 Jun 2009 94,383 miles

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

Centre exhaust mounting corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust joining clamp badly corroded

Screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2009 94,383 miles

Centre exhaust mounting corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust joining clamp badly corroded

Screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Jun 2008 83,351 miles

exhaust blowing slightly at flexible joint to rear of catalyst.

nearside front fog light lens cracked.

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit.

offside reare tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 9 Jun 2007 72,235 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

outer skin on exhaust rear silencer corroded

slight oil leak on both rear shock absorbers

Pass 9 Jun 2007 72,235 miles

outer skin on exhaust rear silencer corroded

slight oil leak on both rear shock absorbers

Fail 16 Jun 2006 61,238 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

slight oil leak on both rear shock absorbers

tread worn lumpy on inside edge of nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2006 61,238 miles

slight oil leak on both rear shock absorbers

tread worn lumpy on inside edge of nearside rear tyre

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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Y793 HKE is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y793 HKE, 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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Y793 HKE is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 June 2001.

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