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Y244 HKU

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

112,832 mi
Last recorded112,832 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY244 HKU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2013 112,832 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 104,161 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 95,377 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

NSF tyre has a cut deep enough to reach cords but is less than 25mm in length

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 85,617 miles

surface corrosion to both rear brake disc

Pass 9 Sep 2008 71,292 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 58,886 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 47,672 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 35,545 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 35,545 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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Y244 HKU is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y244 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 Y244 HKU?

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What year was Y244 HKU registered?

Y244 HKU is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 July 2001.

Is Y244 HKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y244 HKU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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