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Y157 PKU

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,858 mi
Last recorded138,858 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY157 PKU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 138,858 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 132,371 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 131,973 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 116,478 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 116,478 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 110,382 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 103,925 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 99,035 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 92,612 miles

advise exhaust centre pipe flexible joint slightly blowing

Fail 19 Aug 2008 92,604 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

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

advise exhaust centre pipe flexible joint slightly blowing

Pass 16 Aug 2007 78,309 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 78,305 miles

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Sep 2006 64,236 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 50,755 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 50,755 miles

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

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

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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Y157 PKU is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol 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 Y157 PKU, 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 Y157 PKU registered?

Y157 PKU is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y157 PKU safe to buy?

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