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Y265 HKU

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,487 mi
Last recorded92,487 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY265 HKU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 92,487 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component RACK BODY (2.3.3b)

Rear AXLE bushes worn

Steering component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive BULKHEAD (2.2.C.1h)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 92,487 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component RACK BODY (2.3.3b)

Rear AXLE bushes worn

Steering component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive BULKHEAD (2.2.C.1h)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 79,220 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge worn . Perishing and cracking showing (4.1.E.1)

Park brake imbalance

Pass 16 Jun 2015 64,184 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 16 Jun 2015 64,184 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 11 Jun 2014 60,646 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 56,950 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 54,257 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2012 54,257 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 46,798 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)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 30,968 miles

N/S DOOR MIRROR CRACKED

N/S HEADLAMP GLASS DAMAGED BUT NOT EFFECTING THE BEAM PATTERN

Pass 10 Jul 2009 25,390 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 21,811 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 18,388 miles

DAMAGE TO OFFSIDE REAR STOP LAMP LENS ( CRACKED )

Pass 12 Jun 2006 14,825 miles

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR GLASS CRACKED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER TREAD AND OUTER WALL CRACKING

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD AND OUTER WALL CRACKING

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER TREAD AND OUTER WALL CRACKING

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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Y265 HKU is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y265 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 Y265 HKU registered?

Y265 HKU is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 August 2001.

Is Y265 HKU safe to buy?

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