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Y251 KNA

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

110,139 mi
Last recorded110,139 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY251 KNA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 110,139 miles

Engine management warning light on

Exhaust tail box deteriorated

Fail 12 Jul 2017 110,139 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Clamp corroded through (7.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine management warning light on

Pass 4 May 2016 106,107 miles

Drivers seat belt re- tracts slowly

Engine management light on

Front tyres low on tread and wearing on inner edges

Pass 3 Mar 2015 95,750 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 90,464 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER DETERIORATING

slight play in steering rack mountings and bulk head flexing when shaking steering

Fail 12 Feb 2014 90,464 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER DETERIORATING

STRONGLY ADVISE - coolant leak from offside front lower corner of engine [NEEDS OFFSIDE FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCH LINER REMOVING TO SEE IF IS WATER PUMP OR COOLANT HOUSING]

oil level low [ litre added ]

slight play in steering rack mountings and bulk head flexing when shaking steering

Pass 2 Oct 2012 85,651 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres and offside rear tyre wearing thin and deteriorating

engine oil level low [litre added]

slight movement in steering rack mounting and bulk head [nearside]

Pass 23 Sep 2011 81,421 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres showing wear on inside and outer edges

rear tyres showing wear,perishing and have several cuts in tread

Fail 23 Sep 2011 81,421 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres showing wear on inside and outer edges

rear tyres showing wear,perishing and have several cuts in tread

Pass 27 Sep 2010 77,958 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

front number plate deteriorating

rear tyres worn unevenly on inside edges [wearing thin in places]

Fail 27 Sep 2010 77,958 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

front number plate deteriorating

rear tyres worn unevenly on inside edges [wearing thin in places]

Pass 23 Jul 2009 73,464 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

rear tyres starting to wear and have minor cuts in tread

Pass 13 Feb 2008 67,691 miles

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

nearside rear tyre showing wear

Pass 20 Feb 2007 63,257 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 58,374 miles

nearside rear tyre showing wear and perishing

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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Y251 KNA is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y251 KNA, 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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Y251 KNA is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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