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Y764 KJA

2001 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

118,914 mi
Last recorded118,914 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY764 KJA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 118,914 miles

Both rear inner wheel arches at rear heavily corroded

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front seat belt slightly slow to retract

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced below brake servo (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 118,913 miles

Fuel system component leaking FUEL FILTER (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Both rear inner wheel arches at rear heavily corroded

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front seat belt slightly slow to retract

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced below brake servo (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONGLY ADVISE REPLACEMENT - BOTH REAR TYRES WORN THIN ON EDGES OF TREAD AND HEAVILY PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 117,828 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 15 Jan 2019 115,533 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front tyres worn on edges and deteriorating

slight inbalance in rear brake application

Pass 19 Jan 2018 111,426 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 111,424 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 107,099 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 107,098 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on outer edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre slight damage to outer wall - slight buldge

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 102,255 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Jan 2016 102,254 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door (6.1.C.1)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 98,379 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

bulk head flexing offside when shaking steering

offside rear door heavily corroded at bottom

rear brakes sticking slightly

Pass 20 Jan 2014 93,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front brake pads sticking slightly causing slight difference in front brake application

nearside front seatbelt slightly slow to retract

offside rear door and wheel arch corroding

Pass 16 Jan 2013 88,278 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly on inside edge [wearing thin]

slight wear in steering rack mountings and bulkhead flexing

Pass 12 Jan 2012 84,331 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

jubilee clip on fuel filler neck base deteriorating

offside rear tyre showing wear on inside edge

Pass 14 Jan 2011 76,947 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 68,994 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in steering rack [nearside front]

Pass 12 Jan 2009 61,810 miles

centre exhaust heat shield deteriorating at rear

rear flexi brake hoses [ferrils corroding]

rear tyres showing uneven wear and have minor cuts

Pass 18 Jan 2008 53,376 miles

nearside reartyre starting to split on outer wall

offside rear tyre showing wear

Pass 22 Jan 2007 46,857 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Jan 2007 46,857 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 37,875 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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Y764 KJA is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 Y764 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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Y764 KJA is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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