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Y354 HKW

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

132,062 mi
Last recorded132,062 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY354 HKW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2014 132,062 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 127,102 miles

Slight corrosion starting nearside front floor.

Pass 13 Mar 2012 123,079 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 118,988 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 113,931 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 105,396 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 91,743 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 76,022 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 61,068 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 61,068 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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Y354 HKW is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y354 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 Y354 HKW registered?

Y354 HKW is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 July 2001.

Is Y354 HKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y354 HKW shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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