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Y243 HKU

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

121,501 mi
Last recorded121,501 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY243 HKU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2014 121,501 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 121,500 miles

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)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 118,771 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 114,654 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 114,654 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2011 108,220 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 108,220 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jul 2010 99,210 miles

front and rear pads getting low

front discs worn

Fail 7 Jul 2010 99,210 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 90,658 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 90,656 miles

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

bulkhead flexing at steering rack mounts

Pass 6 Jun 2008 85,345 miles

exhaust tailbox clamp very rusty

Pass 13 Jun 2007 78,269 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 63,663 miles

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.

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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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?

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