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Y802 HMY

2001 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

181,578 mi
Last recorded181,578 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY802 HMY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2018 181,578 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 172,402 miles

both rear tyres have slight uneven tread pattern

floor pan slightly corroded nearside below drivers and passengers seats

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2017 172,399 miles

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

both rear tyres have slight uneven tread pattern

floor pan slightly corroded nearside below drivers and passengers seats

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2016 161,119 miles

both rear tyres have slight uneven tread pattern

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2016 161,117 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres have slight uneven tread pattern

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2015 153,376 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 153,376 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front tyres worn on inner egdes

Fail 20 Feb 2014 142,750 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 142,750 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 121,159 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 121,159 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Feb 2012 111,743 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 111,743 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 95,095 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 88,995 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 81,388 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 81,388 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 73,487 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 65,978 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 59,543 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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Y802 HMY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 2,171cc diesel 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 Y802 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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Y802 HMY is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 March 2001.

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