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Y218 HKU

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

85,718 mi
Last recorded85,718 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY218 HKU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 85,718 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 81,116 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 81,111 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 76,444 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

offside rear exceesivly deteriorated

Pass 17 Jun 2014 74,227 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Jun 2013 67,864 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 61,393 miles

engine management light "on"

Pass 27 Jun 2011 52,458 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 47,581 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 43,336 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 38,580 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 32,819 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 27,350 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
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Y218 HKU is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y218 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 Y218 HKU?

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What year was Y218 HKU registered?

Y218 HKU is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 June 2001.

Is Y218 HKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y218 HKU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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