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Y916 KNF

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

177,846 mi
Last recorded177,846 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY916 KNF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2014 177,846 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2014 177,846 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 21 Mar 2013 162,996 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2012 147,298 miles

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)

rear discs corroded

rear exhaust deteriated

Pass 30 Mar 2011 132,585 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

bulkhead flexing around steering rack mountings unable to check for fractures etc due to sound deading covering area

offside front seat belt slow to retract

plastic trims covering outer sills

Pass 11 Mar 2010 119,473 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

handbrake travel high

offside front fog lamp damaged

offside front seatbelt slow to retract

plastic trims covering outer sills

Pass 5 Mar 2009 103,905 miles

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

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

both rear brake flexi hose ferrules corroded

offside front seat belt slow to retract

plastic trims covering outer sills

Pass 26 Mar 2008 94,315 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 79,504 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 68,907 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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Y916 KNF is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y916 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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Y916 KNF is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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