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Y259 HKU

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,545 mi
Last recorded128,545 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY259 HKU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2015 128,545 miles

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 26 Mar 2014 126,493 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 124,608 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 123,175 miles

both front tyres wearing low on edges

Fail 24 Apr 2012 123,175 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 15 Mar 2011 116,539 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2010 110,765 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 103,959 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Apr 2008 99,604 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Fail 4 Apr 2008 99,603 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 27 Mar 2007 97,148 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

cut in n/s/f tyre on inner wall no cords visable

Fail 27 Mar 2007 97,148 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

cut on n/s/f tyre on inner wall no cords visable

Pass 4 Apr 2006 90,665 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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Y259 HKU is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y259 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 Y259 HKU?

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What year was Y259 HKU registered?

Y259 HKU is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 August 2001.

Is Y259 HKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y259 HKU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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