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Y347 KUX

2001 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

68,326 mi
Last recorded68,326 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY347 KUX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 68,326 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside wax oiled

Fail 19 Sep 2023 68,326 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside wax oiled

Pass 29 Nov 2022 68,285 miles

underside covered in wax oil

Fail 21 Nov 2022 68,284 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

underside covered in wax oil

Pass 1 Dec 2021 67,088 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 10 Sep 2020 66,323 miles

engine mil light on, car pre 2003

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 4 Sep 2019 65,019 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Sep 2018 63,064 miles

both rear tyres cracking slightly on outer side walls

corrosion rear boot floor and floor pan around grommets

Pass 12 Sep 2017 61,027 miles

all tyres showing slight cracks on side walls

Pass 20 Sep 2016 58,183 miles

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

all tyres showing slight cracks on side walls

Pass 4 Sep 2015 55,638 miles

rear exhaust slight corrosion

slight corrosion rear brake discs

Pass 15 Sep 2014 53,166 miles

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

slight corrosion rear exhaust

Fail 15 Sep 2014 53,166 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

slight corrosion rear exhaust

Pass 17 Sep 2013 51,040 miles

n/s/r brake disc slightly corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2012 48,976 miles

front flexi and rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Sep 2011 46,664 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f and both rear brake hose ferrels slightly corroded

n/s/r tyre wearing low on outer edge and side wall badly perished showing cracks

o/s/r tyre outer side wall slightly perished

rear exhuast corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2010 45,195 miles

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

both rear tyre side walls slightly perished

n/s/r brake disc slightly scored

n/s/r tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Fail 15 Sep 2010 45,195 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

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

both rear tyre side walls slightly perished

n/s/r brake disc slightly scored

n/s/r tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Pass 21 Sep 2009 43,059 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 43,059 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

n/s/r tyre tread perished

Pass 17 Sep 2008 40,752 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 26 Sep 2007 38,590 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 35,167 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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Y347 KUX is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 Y347 KUX, 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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Y347 KUX is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2001.

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