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Y379 KJM

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

104,828 mi
Last recorded104,828 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY379 KJM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2011 104,828 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 93,093 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 82,103 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 82,103 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 72,945 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 63,963 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 63,963 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

near side front lower spot light broken

Pass 8 Aug 2006 53,972 miles

advise bulkhead cracked and flexing at brake servo unit

Pass 14 Jun 2005 42,476 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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Y379 KJM is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y379 KJM, 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 Y379 KJM registered?

Y379 KJM is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 May 2001.

Is Y379 KJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y379 KJM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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