MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,102 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)
rear brake pipe retaining clip broken, pipe still secure
Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)
rear brake pipe retaining clip broken, pipe still secure
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 205/50/16 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 205/50/16 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
offside front tyre badly scrubbed on inner edge
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
offside rear tyre perished
both rear tyres cracked/perished
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Y173 HKU is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 Y173 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 Y173 HKU registered?
Y173 HKU is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 April 2001.
Is Y173 HKU safe to buy?
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