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Y992 HUG

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

160,352 mi
Last recorded160,352 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY992 HUG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2013 160,352 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front, Lower fog lamp lens broken.

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Feb 2012 157,594 miles

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

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

exhuast rear corroded

rack damp

small patches of corrosion

Pass 24 Jan 2011 148,963 miles

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

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

n/s/f lower fog lamp broken

n/s/f shockabsorber corroded

o/s/f shockabsorber corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2010 140,569 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 140,569 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

rear tyres worn on inner edge

steering rack has slight movment

Pass 31 Jan 2009 130,313 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 114,238 miles

offside front side light slightly dim

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

rear brake pad retaining pins rusted

vehicle fitted with plastic sill covers and under trays

Fail 31 Jan 2008 114,238 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside front side light slightly dim

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

rear brake pad retaining pins rusted

vehicle fitted with plastic sill covers and under trays

Pass 2 Feb 2007 101,952 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 101,952 miles

Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 89,075 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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Y992 HUG is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y992 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.

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Y992 HUG is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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