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Y213 HKU

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,775 mi
Last recorded138,775 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY213 HKU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2015 138,775 miles

Fuel breather pipe clip missing

Fail 1 Dec 2015 138,616 miles

Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (3.1.9)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing inspection of adult seat belt

Fuel breather pipe clip missing

Pass 10 Dec 2014 134,470 miles

Centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 29 Nov 2014 134,458 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 129,114 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 123,770 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

Rear exhaust clamp deteriorated

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 118,450 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2011 118,445 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

Centre exhaust heat shield insecure

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2010 114,997 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 109,747 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 101,201 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 101,201 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 96,537 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 89,143 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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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Y213 HKU is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y213 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 Y213 HKU registered?

Y213 HKU is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 June 2001.

Is Y213 HKU safe to buy?

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