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Y809 HMY

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

112,081 mi
Last recorded112,081 miles
Recorded on23 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY809 HMY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2014 112,081 miles

near side rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 28 May 2013 108,356 miles

center view object hanging down removed by customer

Pass 12 May 2012 103,723 miles

advise offside rear tyre is wearing on both inner and outer edges

Pass 28 Dec 2011 102,546 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 97,892 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 97,892 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 95,341 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

stone chips to windscreen

Fail 18 Sep 2009 95,341 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s wiper blade deteriorating

rear exhaust silencer corroding

stone chips to windscreen

Pass 16 Oct 2008 93,464 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 90,313 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 76,970 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jan 2007 76,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 63,227 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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Y809 HMY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y809 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y809 HMY registered?

Y809 HMY is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y809 HMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y809 HMY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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