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Y263 HKU

2001 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

102,528 mi
Last recorded102,528 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY263 HKU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 102,528 miles

engine oil leaks

front tyres worn very low on edges

rear exhaust corroded

slight blow front exhaust

Fail 22 Jan 2016 102,528 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

engine oil leaks

front tyres worn very low on edges

rear exhaust corroded

slight blow front exhaust

Pass 27 Mar 2015 91,603 miles

Offside rear brake pitted

Pass 17 Apr 2014 87,227 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 87,227 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 82,461 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 77,656 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front tyre worn almost to canvass on inner edge

Pass 14 Apr 2011 72,421 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer wall

Pass 12 Apr 2010 68,692 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 61,593 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 57,182 miles

handbrake cable gaitors split.

pas pipe damp.

rear number plate backing coming apart.

Fail 7 Apr 2008 56,981 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 52,626 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fuel filler pipes -clips corroded

rust/cracks on bulkhead steering bracket

Pass 13 Apr 2006 45,722 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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Y263 HKU is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Green 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 Y263 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 Y263 HKU registered?

Y263 HKU is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 August 2001.

Is Y263 HKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y263 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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