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125,034 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing near limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing near limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Central Rear Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of inner wheel arch/bulkhead area near subframe rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Bulkhead/chassis rail at rear of engine bay under steering rack mount area (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Strut mount behind coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear of boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tread edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 segment of 4 not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear of boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 segment of 4 not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear of boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 segment of high level stop light not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also uneven tread wear (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also uneven tread wear (5.2.3 (e))
Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe to centre pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 segment of high level stop light not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also uneven tread wear (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also uneven tread wear (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened case below lower spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Seat mounting floor areas, front and rear of front seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened case below lower spring seat. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Seat mounting area at front of seat. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 segment of 4 not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear exhaust heat shields insecure
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened casing (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened casing (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch/bulkhead area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 segment of 4 not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear exhaust heat shields insecure
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened casing (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened casing (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Central exhaust flexi section deteriorated
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (7.1.2)
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both tie bar mounting on lower arms (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Oil leak
Rear exhaust deteriorated
Tyre worn close to the legal limit all (4.1.E.1)
boot floor corroded and holed but not within prescribed areas
fuel filler pipe clip broken
steering rack has play in mounts
windscreen has crack but not within swept area
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
Rear Rear exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Tyre Low Tread And Bold On Inner Edges
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Tyre Low Tread
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement Parking Brake Linkage And Brake Holding On (3.5.1k)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre Low Tread And Bold On Inner Edges
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Tyre Low Tread
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
fuel tank breather hose clip broken, hose not insecure or leaking
rear exhaust deteriorated
Both Rear Brake Discs Showing Signs Of Corrosion
Both Sides Rear Brake Hose Ferrules & Brake Pipe Unions Showing Signs Of Corrosion.
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Engine Oil Leak.
Rear Section Exhaust Heat Shield Insecure.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Both Rear Brake Discs Showing Signs Of Corrosion
Both Sides Rear Brake Hose Ferrules & Brake Pipe Unions Showing Signs Of Corrosion.
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Engine Oil Leak.
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Section Exhaust Heat Shield Insecure.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
slight corrosion to offside and nearside rear brake pipe unions
slight surface corrosion to front shock absorber casings
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
slight corrosion to offside and nearside rear brake pipe unions
slight surface corrosion to front shock absorber casings
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
breather pipe broken
n/s/f headlight chipped
rear tyres slightly out of shape
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)
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Y902 KNF is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.
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 Y902 KNF, 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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Y902 KNF is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2001.
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