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Y409 KTF

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,318 mi
Last recorded122,318 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2010
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY409 KTF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2010 122,318 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 122,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 118,599 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 109,841 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 109,841 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 102,901 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 95,023 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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Y409 KTF is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y409 KTF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y409 KTF?

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What year was Y409 KTF registered?

Y409 KTF is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y409 KTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y409 KTF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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