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Y302 HKW

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,156 mi
Last recorded110,156 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY302 HKW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2011 110,156 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Head Lights Set On Low

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

Pass 19 Jul 2009 100,448 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 94,195 miles

AIR CONDITIONING, air conditioner pipe fouling on front catalyst.

BRAKES, rear centre stop lamp not working.

EXHAUST, tailpipe clamp corroded and causing gases to leak.

REG PLATE, rear numberplate starting to delaminate.

Fail 22 Aug 2008 94,195 miles

AIR CONDITIONING, air conditioner pipe fouling on front catalyst.

BRAKES, rear centre stop lamp not working.

EXHAUST, tailpipe clamp corroded and causing gases to leak.

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

REG PLATE, rear numberplate starting to delaminate.

Pass 31 Aug 2007 54,717 miles

cuts in nearside tyre wall

Fail 29 Aug 2007 54,717 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

cuts in nearside tyre wall

Pass 5 Sep 2006 82,388 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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Y302 HKW is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 Y302 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 Y302 HKW registered?

Y302 HKW is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2001.

Is Y302 HKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y302 HKW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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