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Y249 HKU

2001 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

97,787 mi
Last recorded97,787 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY249 HKU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2014 97,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Nov 2014 97,787 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 83,183 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 71,855 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 69,191 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 61,144 miles

light scratches on windscreen

slight play nearside front top suspension mount

Pass 16 Apr 2010 54,745 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

offside door mirror cracked

Pass 17 Apr 2009 48,471 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 45,104 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 40,862 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and on 2mm

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 10 Jul 2006 36,522 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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Y249 HKU is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y249 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 Y249 HKU registered?

Y249 HKU is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 July 2001.

Is Y249 HKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y249 HKU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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