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Y257 KNA

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

131,951 mi
Last recorded131,951 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY257 KNA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 24 Jun 2015 131,951 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2014 125,708 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 120,862 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Feb 2012 114,513 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 104,203 miles

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

o-s steering rack mounting area weakened slightly

Pass 18 Feb 2010 96,400 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

steering rack mounting area o/s, weakened.

Pass 12 Feb 2009 87,288 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear exhaust silencer clamp slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Feb 2008 78,826 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 68,801 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 56,341 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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Y257 KNA is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y257 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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What year was Y257 KNA registered?

Y257 KNA is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y257 KNA safe to buy?

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