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Y79 HPH

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,584 mi
Last recorded69,584 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY79 HPH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2011 69,584 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 63,988 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 63,988 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 57,580 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 51,793 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 44,958 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 39,874 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 35,690 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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Y79 HPH is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey 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 Y79 HPH, 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 Y79 HPH registered?

Y79 HPH is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 August 2001.

Is Y79 HPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y79 HPH shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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