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Y79 HPK

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

100,470 mi
Last recorded100,470 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY79 HPK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 100,470 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 May 2026 100,470 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 93,809 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2025 93,808 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine onto exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 90,510 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2024 90,502 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 84,051 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 82,382 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush to arm (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush to arm (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 80,882 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted nsr wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2016 80,122 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside & offside outer edges (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre tread surface slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre tread surface slightly deteriorated & worn unevenly

Pass 10 Sep 2015 78,632 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 72,190 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 73,168 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 70,158 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 70,143 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

advice steering rack slightly leaking

Pass 11 Jun 2011 67,378 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 63,728 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 60,832 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 56,747 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 53,252 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 48,747 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 HPK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HPK, 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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Y79 HPK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 May 2001.

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