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Y356 KUX

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,182 mi
Last recorded82,182 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY356 KUX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 82,182 miles

Front wipers split, still clearing screen

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Rear exhaust box to centre section clamp snapped. exhaust still secure

Fail 24 Apr 2017 81,889 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release jammed (5.2.5a)

Front wiper blades poor condition

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 75,598 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 70,963 miles

1 of n/s rear position lamps inop.

both rear tyres wearing on edges.

front brake pads worn.

n/s front inner arch corroded.

Pass 25 Apr 2014 63,695 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front exhaust flexy pipe slightly deteriorated

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 62,794 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 62,048 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2012 62,048 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 60,904 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number plate cracked

Fail 18 Apr 2011 60,904 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number plate cracked

Pass 21 Apr 2010 58,553 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 55,183 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 50,103 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 47,453 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 46,345 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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Y356 KUX is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y356 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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Y356 KUX is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2001.

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