MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,501 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front wiper blades are smearing slightly.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Front wiper blades are smearing slightly.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
front and rear pads getting low
front discs worn
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
cam cover gasket leaking
front and rear pads getting low
front discs worn
oil pressure switch appears to be leaking
osf tyre has cut in outer s/wall but not reaching chord
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
bulkhead flexing at steering rack mounts
exhaust tailbox clamp very rusty
N/S/R tyre slightly out of shape
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y243 HKU is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 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 Y243 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 Y243 HKU registered?
Y243 HKU is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 July 2001.
Is Y243 HKU safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y243 HKU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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