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Y647 CKR

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,962 mi
Last recorded102,962 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY647 CKR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2011 102,962 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 102,958 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 93,470 miles

damage to both nearside doors

damage to offside rear wheel arch

offside rear tyre feathering on inner edge

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Fail 25 Jan 2010 93,460 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

c/v joint niosy

damage to both nearside doors

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

damage to offside rear wheel arch

offside rear tyre feathering on inner edge

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 27 Jan 2009 86,741 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

accident damage to offside rear wheel arch

nearside rear tyre slightly distorted

Fail 27 Jan 2009 86,740 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

accident damage to offside rear wheel arch

heatshield insecure at rear silencer

nearside rear tyre slightly distorted

rear bumper adrift at nearside

Pass 24 Jan 2008 76,694 miles

both rear tyres slightly distorted

Pass 1 Feb 2007 68,337 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

borderline travel at handbrake lever

both front brake discs wearing

offside rear brake disc scored(borderline)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 55,087 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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Y647 CKR is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 Y647 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 Y647 CKR registered?

Y647 CKR is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 October 2001.

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