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Y845 HMY

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,399 mi
Last recorded89,399 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY845 HMY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 89,399 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 86,824 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 86,824 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 83,879 miles

center exhaust mount deteriated

Pass 13 Nov 2014 80,994 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 77,766 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 77,766 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

power steering noisey

Pass 12 Nov 2012 75,191 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 72,674 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 71,718 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 69,380 miles

Nail in front tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2008 65,781 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 65,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Jun 2007 60,873 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 48,616 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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Y845 HMY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y845 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 Y845 HMY registered?

Y845 HMY is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y845 HMY safe to buy?

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