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Y841 HPE

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,498 mi
Last recorded115,498 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY841 HPE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 115,498 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 113,416 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 113,416 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 107,737 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)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 100,550 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jan 2013 100,550 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2012 92,450 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 83,676 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 83,675 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Rear clamp in poor condition

Pass 21 Jan 2010 76,408 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear exhust clamp in poor condition

Some of screen washer jets poor

Fail 12 Jan 2010 76,409 miles

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear exhust clamp in poor condition

Some of screen washer jets poor

Pass 13 Jan 2009 67,879 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 58,973 miles

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside washer jet partially blocked

Pass 7 Mar 2007 58,651 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2006 50,841 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2005 42,304 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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Y841 HPE is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y841 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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Y841 HPE is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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