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Y761 KJA

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

119,990 mi
Last recorded119,990 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY761 KJA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2011 119,990 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/r tyre pressure low

Pass 2 Oct 2010 114,400 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2009 106,956 miles

both rear tyres showing uneven wear on edges

Pass 15 Oct 2008 102,053 miles

Crack in windscreen (not in swept area)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2008 102,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Crack in windscreen (not in swept area)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2007 93,598 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 91,523 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 85,906 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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Y761 KJA is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y761 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 Y761 KJA registered?

Y761 KJA is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 March 2001.

Is Y761 KJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y761 KJA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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