CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y198 HKU

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

69,304 mi
Last recorded69,304 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY198 HKU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 69,304 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 67,981 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 67,981 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 66,848 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 66,848 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 65,724 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 65,724 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 64,683 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 64,683 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 63,443 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 63,127 miles

both rear tyres starting to feather on inner edges

under trays fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 29 Mar 2019 61,358 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 60,259 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 58,136 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 58,136 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 54,098 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 54,094 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement centre bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine warning light on

nail n/s/r tyre

Pass 1 Apr 2015 51,469 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 47,336 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 43,631 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 43,631 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 40,200 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 40,200 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 36,772 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 33,825 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 30,044 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 30,044 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 26,410 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 26,410 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 23,395 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 20,214 miles

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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y198 HKU is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 Y198 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y198 HKU?

You can check the full history of Y198 HKU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y198 HKU registered?

Y198 HKU is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 May 2001.

Is Y198 HKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y198 HKU shows 31 tests with a 67.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y198 HKU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y198 HKU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.