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Y752 KJA

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,246 mi
Last recorded85,246 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY752 KJA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 85,246 miles

E.M.L light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 83,452 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 81,071 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 78,742 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 76,895 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 76,895 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 21 May 2021 75,162 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 74,262 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 74,259 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 71,969 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 71,948 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 69,299 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 69,299 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 67,368 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 67,368 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2016 65,266 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 15 May 2015 60,896 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 56,940 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 53,087 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 49,706 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 45,543 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 17 May 2010 43,356 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 41,808 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 39,863 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 36,862 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 36,862 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2006 34,977 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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Y752 KJA is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y752 KJA, 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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Y752 KJA is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 March 2001.

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