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Y797 HMY

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

136,126 mi
Last recorded136,126 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY797 HMY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2012 136,126 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 125,963 miles

heat shield laying on exhaust

Pass 3 Aug 2010 114,630 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 114,630 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 114,014 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2008 104,350 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 85,895 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 61,316 miles

passenger side fog light lens damaged

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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Y797 HMY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y797 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 Y797 HMY registered?

Y797 HMY is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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