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Y838 HPE

2001 Saab 9-3

Green Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,194 mi
Last recorded164,194 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY838 HPE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2025 164,194 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 155,489 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2024 155,485 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 146,566 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2023 146,474 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 135,685 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to canvass on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 135,685 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to canvass on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 125,573 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 117,737 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Oct 2019 108,916 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 108,916 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 99,112 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 99,112 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear exhaust shield insecure

Pass 28 Nov 2017 89,726 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn uneven

security of rear exhaust shield

Fail 28 Nov 2017 89,726 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn uneven

security of rear exhaust shield

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 79,828 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 68,692 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2015 68,692 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 66,706 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 60,626 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2014 60,626 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2013 55,060 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 49,657 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rear section corroded

nearside & offside front tyres bald on inner edge

Pass 30 Jul 2011 42,851 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 36,158 miles

crack in n/s/f door miorrow glass

front tyres wearing on inside edges advise steering tracking check

Fail 27 Jul 2010 36,158 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

crack in n/s/f door miorrow glass

front tyres wearing on inside edges advise steering tracking check

Pass 24 Jul 2009 29,663 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 25,049 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 18,081 miles

Near side and off side front tyres are worn uneven on both inside and outside edges

Pass 2 Aug 2006 15,517 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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Y838 HPE is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y838 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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Y838 HPE is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 July 2001.

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