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Y902 KNF

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

125,034 mi
Last recorded125,034 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY902 KNF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 125,034 miles

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))

Fail 2 Jul 2026 125,000 miles

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))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 123,523 miles

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))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 123,521 miles

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))

Pass 15 May 2024 121,899 miles

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))

Pass 2 May 2023 121,127 miles

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))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 119,863 miles

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))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 119,859 miles

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))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 118,162 miles

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))

Fail 15 Jul 2021 118,162 miles

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))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 116,044 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 116,044 miles

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))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 114,573 miles

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))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 114,573 miles

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))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 112,310 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 110,021 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 103,741 miles

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)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 103,720 miles

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)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 99,663 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 95,076 miles

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.

Fail 12 May 2014 95,036 miles

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.

Fail 7 Jun 2013 90,941 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 90,941 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 83,663 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 80,767 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 76,116 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 69,414 miles

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)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 58,187 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 46,414 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 35,320 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 32,681 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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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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