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Y221 HKU

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,220 mi
Last recorded116,220 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY221 HKU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 116,220 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 106,525 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2019 106,517 miles

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))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 101,051 miles

EML on

Fail 28 Mar 2018 101,036 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 96,675 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Mar 2017 96,675 miles

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 ()

Pass 15 Mar 2016 93,705 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2016 93,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2015 90,156 miles

Child seat fitted N/S/R

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 90,154 miles

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)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 88,450 miles

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)

Fail 1 Apr 2014 88,441 miles

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)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 85,317 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 83,234 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 83,412 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 80,024 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2011 80,023 miles

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 )

Pass 17 Jun 2010 75,610 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 75,610 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 69,933 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 65,465 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 60,039 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 60,039 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 57,978 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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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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