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Y282 HKW

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

164,487 mi
Last recorded164,487 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY282 HKW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2013 164,487 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)

Fail 3 Dec 2013 164,479 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

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 30 Nov 2012 154,832 miles

both rear brake discs worn

cover sills fitted

rear silencer corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2012 154,832 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear brake discs worn

cover sills fitted

rear silencer corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2011 145,001 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs corroded

cover sills fitted

heat sheild loose

inner edge of both front tyres worn

rear exhaust clamp split but exhaust still secure

slight corrossion on both fronr brake discs

Fail 14 Dec 2011 145,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear brake discs corroded

cover sills fitted

heat sheild loose

inner edge of both front tyres worn

rear exhaust clamp split but exhaust still secure

slight corrossion on both fronr brake discs

Pass 13 Dec 2010 135,018 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 117,115 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 117,030 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2008 102,865 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 92,485 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 92,485 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 87,194 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 87,194 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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Y282 HKW is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y282 HKW, 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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Y282 HKW is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 May 2001.

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