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N40 KJT

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

78,807 mi
Last recorded78,807 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN40 KJT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 78,807 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to o/s/r inner wheel arch

front shock absorbers corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2025 78,807 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to o/s/r inner wheel arch

front shock absorbers corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2024 77,392 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 75,700 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 74,045 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 72,823 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

shock absorbers corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2020 72,086 miles

all shock absorbers corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2019 71,092 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 68,992 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust clamp badly corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2017 67,733 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2016 66,037 miles

all tyres very badly cracking

exhaust deteriorated and slight blow

valve stems deteriorated

Pass 25 Sep 2015 65,082 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Valve stem slightly damaged all (4.1.D.1e)

all tyres perished and cracking

front tyres wearing on inner edge almost to cords

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 24 Sep 2014 62,334 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres cracking on outer edge.

Pass 16 Sep 2013 57,777 miles

all tyres starting to perish and crack.

Pass 26 Sep 2012 54,654 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 51,760 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 51,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

all tyres perished and cracking.

Pass 2 Jun 2010 48,051 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 41,235 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 38,687 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 37,732 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Aug 2007 37,732 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 29,513 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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N40 KJT is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 N40 KJT, 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 N40 KJT registered?

N40 KJT is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2001.

Is N40 KJT safe to buy?

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