MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,220 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
EML on
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded center floor (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush middle bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
EML on
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear child seat fitted
oil leak
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear child seat fitted
oil leak
Child seat fitted N/S/R
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Child seat fitted N/S/R
N/S/F tyre cracked due to age
N/S/R tyre cracked due to age
O/S/R tyre cracked due to age
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
n/s/f, o/s/f and n/s/r tyres have cracks in sidewalls/tread (almost to cords)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
n/s/f, o/s/f and n/s/r tyres have cracks in sidewalls/tread (almost to cords)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Inner Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
covers fitted to both outer sills
o/sr inner tail light is to bright. ( wrong bulb )
repair to o/sf baulk head has been coated with seam sealer
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
covers fitted to both outer sills
o/sr inner tail light is to bright. ( wrong bulb )
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
child seat fitted unable to inspect n/s rear seat belt
has nick in n/s front tyre
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Y221 HKU is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 Y221 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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Y221 HKU is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 June 2001.
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