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Y271 GKK

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,177 mi
Last recorded114,177 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY271 GKK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2017 114,177 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER ARCH (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER ARCH/WING (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR (5.2.6)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 112,552 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 106,725 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 106,723 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 101,629 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 101,417 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

bonnet second catch insecure

Pass 8 Mar 2012 97,924 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 94,564 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 94,564 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 90,155 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 80,044 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 80,041 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 80,174 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 80,174 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

air-con pump bolts loose

nearside front tyre slight sidewall damage

rear exhaust clamp needs replacing

Pass 16 May 2007 72,685 miles

advise on drivers wiper condition

advise on middle box to rear box clamp corroded heavily will require changeing in near furture

Pass 25 May 2006 67,335 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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Y271 GKK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y271 GKK, 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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Y271 GKK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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