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Y39 GKR

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

152,201 mi
Last recorded152,201 miles
Recorded on24 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY39 GKR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2013 152,201 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 133,980 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2012 133,980 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 121,593 miles

n/s/f shocker body quite corroded (Advise attention)

o/s/r brake dise corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2011 121,590 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/f shocker body quite corroded (Advise attention)

o/s/r brake dise corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2010 105,716 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 102,248 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2009 102,201 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Feb 2008 94,765 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 80,263 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 69,170 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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Y39 GKR is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y39 GKR, 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 Y39 GKR registered?

Y39 GKR is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y39 GKR safe to buy?

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