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M444 NKY

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

110,520 mi
Last recorded110,520 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2010
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM444 NKY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2010 110,520 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 110,520 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front tyre worn badly on inner edge

Offside rear tyre out of shape on inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2009 98,287 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 98,286 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Oil leak

Slight play at steering wheel

Pass 10 Oct 2008 78,809 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 64,202 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 64,202 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 54,248 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 54,200 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

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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M444 NKY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M444 NKY, 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 M444 NKY registered?

M444 NKY is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 March 2001.

Is M444 NKY safe to buy?

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