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Y294 HKW

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

76,278 mi
Last recorded76,278 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY294 HKW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 76,278 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 71,414 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 65,761 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 64,356 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust system deteriorated

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2016 64,250 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded hole in floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded hole in floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded hole in floor (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust system deteriorated

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 60,655 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 540,176 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 540,176 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 50,820 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 50,820 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake judder

Pass 27 Jun 2012 46,542 miles

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

clamp corroded at rear exhaust advise replacement ASAP

o/s/r tyre cracked and perished

Pass 15 Jun 2011 40,418 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 38,363 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 32,536 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 28,625 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 23,170 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 19,673 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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Y294 HKW is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 Y294 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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What year was Y294 HKW registered?

Y294 HKW is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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