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Y169 HKU

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

74,356 mi
Last recorded74,356 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY169 HKU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2012 74,356 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 16 Mar 2011 65,727 miles

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)

front fog lights broken

staple in nearside tyre

Fail 16 Mar 2011 65,727 miles

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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front fog lights broken

staple in nearside tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2010 59,623 miles

exhaust leak , centre flexy....

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge & close to limit , advise replacement.....

o/s/f & n/s/r tyres close to limit.....

rear inner brake pads not visable.....

wipers smear.....

Fail 18 Mar 2010 59,623 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

exhaust leak , centre flexy....

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge & close to limit , advise replacement.....

o/s/f & n/s/r tyres close to limit.....

rear inner brake pads not visable.....

wipers smear.....

Pass 17 Mar 2009 52,203 miles

both front fog lamp lenses broken......

n/s/r outer tyre wall cut.....

n/s/r shock absorber weeping.....

rear number plate contaminated, advise replacement.....

wipers smear.....

Pass 20 Mar 2008 47,342 miles

both front fog lamp lenses broken.....

Fail 13 Mar 2008 47,342 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front fog lamp lenses broken.....

Pass 21 Apr 2007 41,537 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 41,420 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s & o/s/f fog lamp lenses broken...

Pass 21 Apr 2006 36,040 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads very low

front disc worn

wiper blades very poor condition

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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Y169 HKU 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 Y169 HKU, 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 Y169 HKU registered?

Y169 HKU is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 April 2001.

Is Y169 HKU safe to buy?

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