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Y962 HUG

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,355 mi
Last recorded74,355 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY962 HUG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 74,355 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 70,845 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 66,654 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 61,801 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 56,557 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 56,557 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 52,567 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathered/road noise (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 44,832 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 44,738 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 44,422 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 44,422 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 44,382 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured steering rack mounting (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 43,967 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 43,010 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 40,290 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 39,025 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 39,025 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 37,497 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 36,252 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 33,599 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 29,174 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 26,454 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 24,021 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 20,755 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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Y962 HUG is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y962 HUG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y962 HUG registered?

Y962 HUG is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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