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K17 JRT

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2014
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,676 mi
Last recorded138,676 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK17 JRT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2013 138,676 miles

Both rear coil springs slight corrosion

Offside and nearside front foglamps have broken lenses

Offside headlamp dip beam pattern deteriorated

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box corroding

Windscreeen chip damage

Pass 15 Nov 2012 130,623 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 126,587 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

center silencer and rear silencer detiorated

Fail 28 Apr 2012 126,564 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

parking brake nearside slightly low to offside

Pass 28 Apr 2011 120,367 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

jubilee clips on fuel filler necks badly corroded, advise have these replaced

nearside handbrake slow to come on

Pass 19 May 2010 111,095 miles

front brake discs lipped

front number plate deteriorating/cracked

rear section of exhaust heavilly corroded

stone chips on windscreen

Pass 26 May 2009 102,455 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 91,960 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 May 2008 91,914 miles

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2007 85,752 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 78,815 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 76,666 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate cracked

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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K17 JRT is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 K17 JRT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K17 JRT registered?

K17 JRT is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2001.

Is K17 JRT safe to buy?

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