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Y921 KNF

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

170,495 mi
Last recorded170,495 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY921 KNF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 170,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2015 167,864 miles

steering lock fails to engage

middle stop light partially working

oil leak

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened slightly (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front tyre has small cut on outside wall

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

coolant low

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust/exhaust mount deteriorated

Pass 2 Apr 2015 163,629 miles

Exhaust back box corroded.

Fail 27 Mar 2015 163,624 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Exhaust back box corroded.

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 19 Jul 2011 155,475 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 152,801 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre damaged on wall

Fail 18 Jun 2010 152,776 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

n/s/f tyre damaged on wall

Pass 29 Jun 2009 147,466 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2008 138,825 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 138,825 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 129,425 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 119,878 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 119,878 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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Y921 KNF is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 Y921 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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Y921 KNF is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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