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Y173 HKU

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

122,102 mi
Last recorded122,102 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY173 HKU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 122,102 miles

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))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 119,721 miles

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))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 109,279 miles

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))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 109,278 miles

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))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 100,800 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2018 100,800 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 92,603 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 87,612 miles

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)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 81,980 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 66,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 66,642 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 61,687 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 61,672 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 56,488 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside front tyre badly scrubbed on inner edge

Pass 12 Jul 2010 51,255 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 51,255 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 45,290 miles

both rear tyres cracked/perished

Pass 14 Jul 2008 38,699 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 32,233 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 32,233 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 27,491 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 27,491 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 27,491 miles

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?

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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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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