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Y754 KJA

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,932 mi
Last recorded155,932 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY754 KJA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2014 155,932 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 145,288 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 145,288 miles

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

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 Jul 2012 136,539 miles

both rear shocks misting slightly

o/s headlamp kick off should kick up but doesn't

Fail 17 Jul 2012 136,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear shocks misting slightly

o/s headlamp kick off should kick up but doesn't

Pass 6 Jul 2011 127,022 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 116,891 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

o/s steering rack area weakened

Pass 8 Jul 2010 116,891 miles

o/s steering rack area weakened

Pass 13 Jul 2009 107,939 miles

rear exhaust in contact with heat shields

steering rack mounting area weakened

Pass 30 Jul 2008 99,641 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 89,162 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 75,229 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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Y754 KJA is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol 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 Y754 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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What year was Y754 KJA registered?

Y754 KJA is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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