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Y843 HMY

2001 Saab 9-3

Green Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

141,725 mi
Last recorded141,725 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY843 HMY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 141,725 miles

both rear inner wheels arches corroded

offside front chassis rail heavily corroded under bonnet

oil leak

Pass 12 May 2018 139,483 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 139,432 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 12 May 2017 135,132 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 May 2016 126,375 miles

Offside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Pass 8 May 2015 118,449 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 May 2014 110,874 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 May 2014 110,874 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 May 2013 104,668 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 96,272 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 86,927 miles

Both edges wearing on the nearside front tyre which also has a small cut in the outer wall

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Inside edge of the offside front tyre wearing slightly

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 78,987 miles

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

Front number plate slightly damaged and deteriorating

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear tyre scuffed and perishing

Pass 6 May 2009 70,768 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 May 2008 64,084 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly on outside edges

Pass 14 May 2007 56,053 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 46,782 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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Y843 HMY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y843 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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Y843 HMY is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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