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Y317 HKW

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

129,305 mi
Last recorded129,305 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY317 HKW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 129,305 miles

chip in screen

exhaust corroded

front brake discs pitted

oil level low oil leaks

rear coil springs corroding

rear tyres worn on edges & 3 mm 205 50 16

rear wheel arches corroding

Fail 8 Jul 2016 129,305 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

oil level low oil leaks

rear coil springs corroding

exhaust corroded

front brake discs pitted

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

chip in screen

rear tyres worn on edges & 3 mm 205 50 16

rear wheel arches corroding

Pass 10 Jun 2015 123,508 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 116,072 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 107,625 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 99,165 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 89,368 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 79,653 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 72,556 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 62,608 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 51,928 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 42,622 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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Y317 HKW is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 Y317 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 Y317 HKW registered?

Y317 HKW is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y317 HKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y317 HKW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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