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Y766 KJA

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

147,851 mi
Last recorded147,851 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY766 KJA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2017 147,851 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement *BOTH* (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 143,896 miles

Nearside Front corrosion on inner wheel arch

Nearside Rear tyre tread depth low

Offside Front corrosion on inner wheel arch

no exhaust emissions blip detected

Fail 26 Feb 2016 143,896 miles

Nearside Front corrosion on inner wheel arch

Nearside Rear tyre tread depth low

Offside Front corrosion on inner wheel arch

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

no exhaust emissions blip detected

Pass 28 Feb 2015 137,688 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 132,834 miles

EML light on .will not rev above 3000rpm

offside front brake disc corroded

offside front position lamp output low

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2013 128,161 miles

heavy corrosion on offside front brake disc (reduced braking area)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 121,773 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 116,743 miles

engine warning light on

Pass 13 Jul 2009 105,685 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 105,683 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 93,588 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 12 May 2007 68,049 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 53,171 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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Y766 KJA is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 Y766 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 Y766 KJA registered?

Y766 KJA is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 March 2001.

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