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Y185 HKU

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

157,766 mi
Last recorded157,766 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY185 HKU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2013 157,766 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 157,766 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

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

Pass 13 May 2011 139,305 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 139,305 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2010 126,390 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 May 2009 113,796 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 96,396 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 May 2007 89,959 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 89,796 miles

Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 May 2006 72,845 miles

all tyres getting low

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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Y185 HKU is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y185 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 Y185 HKU registered?

Y185 HKU is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 May 2001.

Is Y185 HKU safe to buy?

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