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Y94 HPK

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

85,966 mi
Last recorded85,966 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY94 HPK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 85,966 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 85,966 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 May 2017 83,023 miles

All brake discs slightly deteriorated

Fail 12 May 2017 83,023 miles

All brake discs slightly deteriorated

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 79,915 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front coil spring broken at the tip

Fail 24 Mar 2016 79,915 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front coil spring broken at the tip

Pass 11 Feb 2015 76,047 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 72,379 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 72,357 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 69,551 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2013 69,212 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2013 69,197 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 65,949 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 65,942 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 60,108 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 54,554 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 47,644 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 38,687 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 29,793 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 28,077 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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Y94 HPK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver 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 Y94 HPK, 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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Y94 HPK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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