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Y639 KUJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,803 mi
Last recorded121,803 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY639 KUJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2013 121,803 miles

Both outter sills have plastic covers

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

Oil leval low

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2013 121,782 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both outter sills have plastic covers

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

Low parking brake effort n/s rear

Oil leval low

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2012 111,387 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 111,387 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 105,352 miles

Front Brake Discs excessivly worn

Pass 7 Sep 2010 100,544 miles

N/S Wiper Blade split

Fail 24 Aug 2010 100,478 miles

Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

N/S Wiper Blade split

Pass 1 Oct 2009 93,581 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 87,876 miles

Front brake discs worn-suggest replace soon.

Rear exhaust clamp very weak/corroded.

Fail 28 Nov 2008 87,876 miles

Front brake discs worn-suggest replace soon.

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear exhaust clamp very weak/corroded.

Pass 23 Nov 2007 80,510 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 73,069 miles

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE SHOWING PART WORN INNER OUTER TREAD

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE DISC SHOWING SURFACE CORROSION

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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Y639 KUJ 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 66.7%.

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 Y639 KUJ, 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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Y639 KUJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 May 2001.

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