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Y996 HPG

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,803 mi
Last recorded112,803 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY996 HPG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2015 112,803 miles

Corrosion on nearside floorpan

Possible fuel leak under bonnet. Obscured by covers

Fail 10 Jun 2015 112,797 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Corrosion on nearside floorpan

Possible fuel leak under bonnet. Obscured by covers

Rear box clamp corroded and insecure

Pass 6 Jun 2014 100,078 miles

Possible fuel leak from engine

Fail 3 Jun 2014 99,999 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Possible fuel leak from engine

Fail 7 Jun 2013 89,180 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Slight play at steering rack mountings.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 89,180 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Slight play at steering rack mountings.

Pass 15 Jun 2012 79,638 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

front number plate discoloured

Fail 11 Jun 2012 79,637 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

front number plate discoloured

Pass 19 May 2011 74,320 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 69,575 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 69,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2009 59,958 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 52,509 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 46,483 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 38,419 miles

Front number plate cracked

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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Y996 HPG is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 Y996 HPG, 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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Y996 HPG is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 June 2001.

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