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Y475 KTF

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

104,608 mi
Last recorded104,608 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY475 KTF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2013 104,608 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 104,608 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 96,498 miles

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

Offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner and outer edge

Fail 7 Jun 2012 96,497 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner and outer edge

Pass 4 May 2011 94,915 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust system deteriorated throughout

nearside front tyre wear noted

offside rear tyre outer sidewall deterioration noted

Fail 4 May 2011 94,914 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust system deteriorated throughout

nearside front tyre wear noted

offside rear tyre outer sidewall deterioration noted

Pass 11 May 2010 87,882 miles

both front discs lipped and rusty

both rear discs lipped and rusty

engine cover fitted

offside inner c /v boot leaking

outer cover sills fitted

rear exhaust pipe and clamp rusty

Pass 26 May 2009 77,837 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 77,837 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 May 2008 70,109 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 64,821 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 55,448 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 55,448 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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Y475 KTF is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y475 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.

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What year was Y475 KTF registered?

Y475 KTF is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 June 2001.

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