MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,772 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front tyre worn on edges
Nearside park brake slow operation
Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Oil leak ()
brake fluid reservoir 1/2 full
exhaust deteriorating
front brake pads appear to be wearing thin
play in nearside inner driveshaft/diff
Nearside Front tyre worn on edges
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside park brake slow operation
Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Oil leak ()
brake fluid reservoir 1/2 full
exhaust deteriorating
front brake pads appear to be wearing thin
play in nearside inner driveshaft/diff
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
nearside rear tyre is perishing
rear box on exhaust corroded
steering rack flexing on baulkhead
rear box on exhaust corroded
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
nearside rear tyre is perishing
steering rack flexing on baulkhead
exhaust rear box outer casing rusting away
o/s/f tyre scrubbed out on inner edge
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
exhaust rear box outer casing rusting away
o/s/f tyre scrubbed out on inner edge
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
front tyres wearing on inside edge
slight damage to front number plate
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
front tyres wearing on inside edge
slight damage to front number plate
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
front tyres worn on edges
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
front tyres worn on edges
front number plate poor condition
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)
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Y408 KJM is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 Y408 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 Y408 KJM registered?
Y408 KJM is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 May 2001.
Is Y408 KJM safe to buy?
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