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Y829 HMY

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,706 mi
Last recorded136,706 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY829 HMY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 136,706 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 30 Oct 2019 128,617 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 128,617 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 116,938 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also feathered on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated but not blowing

Steering component mounting prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive movement in bulkhead close to steering rack close to offside mounting (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 116,938 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also feathered on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated but not blowing

Steering component mounting prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive movement in bulkhead close to steering rack close to offside mounting (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 16 May 2017 96,662 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside front and discs slightly lipped (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and offside rear (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear (3.5.1g)

slight movement at bulkhead steering rack mountings

Pass 6 May 2016 83,381 miles

Front brake pads approximately 20%remaining also discs slightly lipped

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and offside rear (3.6.B.4e)

Slight movement at bulkhead steering rack attachment

rear brake pads approximately 20% remaining

Fail 6 May 2016 83,381 miles

Front brake pads approximately 20%remaining also discs slightly lipped

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and offside rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

Slight movement at bulkhead steering rack attachment

rear brake pads approximately 20% remaining

Pass 5 May 2015 70,081 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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

engine breather hose split/perrished

front tyres 3 mm

slight movement at bulkhead at steering attachement

Pass 28 Mar 2014 51,773 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 46,681 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 46,681 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 45,616 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 45,595 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 44,168 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 42,020 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 42,020 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

nsf anti roll bar link

Pass 30 Jan 2009 38,319 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 33,160 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 28,514 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 23,493 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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Y829 HMY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y829 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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What year was Y829 HMY registered?

Y829 HMY is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 May 2001.

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