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Y297 HKW

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

88,178 mi
Last recorded88,178 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY297 HKW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 88,178 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Center (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 85,164 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 83,376 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 79,713 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 79,713 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing (shocker top mount) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 73,452 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 73,386 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 68,721 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 68,721 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 63,196 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 58,324 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 4 Sep 2014 53,722 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 49,895 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 45,907 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 40,240 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 40,240 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 38,273 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 36,442 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 30,135 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 21,567 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 17,310 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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Y297 HKW is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 Y297 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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Y297 HKW is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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