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Y839 HPE

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

146,537 mi
Last recorded146,537 miles
Recorded on30 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY839 HPE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2013 146,537 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 141,433 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2011 141,433 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 124,972 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 2 Jul 2009 116,938 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Jun 2009 116,873 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 105,137 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 86,856 miles

both front brake disks slightly worn.

Pass 30 Jun 2006 68,526 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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Y839 HPE is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y839 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 Y839 HPE registered?

Y839 HPE is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 July 2001.

Is Y839 HPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y839 HPE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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