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Y846 HPE

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,074 mi
Last recorded132,074 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY846 HPE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2013 132,074 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 131,989 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 118,040 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 118,040 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 115,252 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 115,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 111,390 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 108,161 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 104,962 miles

Handbrake mech at nearside rear sticking slightly

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 101,677 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 88,414 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 80,400 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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Y846 HPE is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 Y846 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 Y846 HPE registered?

Y846 HPE is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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