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Y295 HKW

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

121,728 mi
Last recorded121,728 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY295 HKW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 121,728 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 121,718 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55-16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 112,851 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

small patches of corrosion

Pass 6 Jul 2016 97,854 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2016 97,854 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 84,945 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 84,945 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 84,761 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 84,754 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 84,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 83,539 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 77,691 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 71,903 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 66,930 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 64,248 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 62,740 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 62,733 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2006 55,905 miles

Both rear tyres worn unevenly

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil filter corroded

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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Y295 HKW is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y295 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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Y295 HKW is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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