MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
215,469 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both rear tyres worn on inner edges
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Oil leak
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Oil leak
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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Y989 HTX is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 Y989 HTX, 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 Y989 HTX registered?
Y989 HTX is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 June 2001.
Is Y989 HTX safe to buy?
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