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Y609 CKR

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

159,494 mi
Last recorded159,494 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY609 CKR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2015 159,494 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 114,946 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

considerable handbrake lever travel

Pass 27 Feb 2013 81,122 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 74,188 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 61,005 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f inner c.v boot worn

Pass 26 Mar 2010 53,801 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 53,179 miles

chips in w/screen.

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit on inner edge.

Pass 12 Mar 2009 49,111 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 43,063 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 43,063 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 37,099 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 34,156 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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Y609 CKR is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 Y609 CKR, 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 Y609 CKR registered?

Y609 CKR is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is Y609 CKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y609 CKR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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