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Y251 HKU

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,358 mi
Last recorded96,358 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY251 HKU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2016 96,358 miles

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

corrosion to exhaust back box

Fail 15 Jan 2016 96,358 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to exhaust back box

Pass 16 Jan 2015 91,283 miles

CORROSION TO EXHAUST BACK BOX

N/S/R INNER SIDE LIGHT NOT WORKING

N/S/R TYRE WORN BALD ON INNER EDGE

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 5 Jan 2015 91,268 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

CORROSION TO EXHAUST BACK BOX

N/S/R INNER SIDE LIGHT NOT WORKING

N/S/R TYRE WORN BALD ON INNER EDGE

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Dec 2013 84,946 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 76,017 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 58,750 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 50,804 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 41,043 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 38,815 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 36,177 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 36,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 33,116 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 30,287 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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Y251 HKU is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y251 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 Y251 HKU?

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What year was Y251 HKU registered?

Y251 HKU is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 July 2001.

Is Y251 HKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y251 HKU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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