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Y851 HPE

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

129,368 mi
Last recorded129,368 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY851 HPE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 129,368 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 129,312 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative Missing. (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor within 30cm of front subframe. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged hose ferrule. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight engine oil leak.

Pass 25 Aug 2017 121,745 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 121,715 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 118,265 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 114,600 miles

Back box clamp missing but exhaust is still secure

Fail 1 Jun 2015 114,600 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Back box clamp missing but exhaust is still secure

Pass 21 May 2014 110,325 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 106,379 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 106,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 100,322 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 100,319 miles

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

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust back box clamp corroded and loose

handbrake sticking wont release

Pass 31 May 2011 97,434 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 95,835 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 89,629 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 80,735 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 80,727 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2007 71,929 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 58,587 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 May 2006 58,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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Y851 HPE is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y851 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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Y851 HPE is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 July 2001.

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