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Y826 HPE

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

179,156 mi
Last recorded179,156 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY826 HPE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2016 179,156 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 13 Jan 2016 178,977 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 168,312 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 168,302 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 157,696 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 157,529 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

suspect clamp missing from exhaust

Fail 21 Jan 2013 149,026 miles

EML on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

rear brake pads wearing uneven

rear brakes showing distortion

suspect near side rear brake has been binding

Pass 21 Jan 2013 149,026 miles

EML on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

rear brake pads wearing uneven

rear brakes showing distortion

suspect near side rear brake has been binding

Pass 19 Jan 2012 137,900 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

signs of n/s rear brake has been binding

Pass 24 Jan 2011 124,892 miles

Both sides rear tyres wearing uneven, feathering and have very little visible tread on inner part of tread area

Front discs corroded

Handbrake travel high

Nearside front antiroll bar link pin bent

Nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Slight corrosion on some areas of front to rear brake pipes

Spare tyre flat

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Various coolant hoses bulging due to oil contamination

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 21 Jan 2011 124,892 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Both sides rear tyres wearing uneven, feathering and have very little visible tread on inner part of tread area

Front discs corroded

Handbrake travel high

Nearside front antiroll bar link pin bent

Nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Slight corrosion on some areas of front to rear brake pipes

Spare tyre flat

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Various coolant hoses bulging due to oil contamination

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 115,801 miles

Oil leak

exhaust rear clamp corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2009 105,665 miles

Both sides front macpherson struts getting corroded

Both sides front tyres wearing uneven and worn to tread wear indicator

Both sides rear brake hose ferrules getting corroded

Both sides rear tyres wearing uneven

Near side anti roll bar link slightly bent

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Signs of fluid on supplementary heater exhaust pipe

Pass 16 Jan 2008 95,596 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2007 83,409 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 83,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s front anti roll bar link bent

o/s front tyre worn to limits

Pass 11 Jan 2006 70,845 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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Y826 HPE is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y826 HPE, 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 Y826 HPE registered?

Y826 HPE is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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