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Y189 KRN

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

91,207 mi
Last recorded91,207 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY189 KRN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2023 91,207 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 89,781 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 88,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2014 85,972 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 84,288 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 81,740 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2011 79,202 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 75,188 miles

o/s/r tyre has minor cut on inner wall

Pass 12 Sep 2009 67,846 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 60,922 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 56,105 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 43,461 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 43,455 miles

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

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

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

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

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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Y189 KRN is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 Y189 KRN, 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 Y189 KRN registered?

Y189 KRN is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y189 KRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y189 KRN shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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