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Y924 KNF

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

162,729 mi
Last recorded162,729 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY924 KNF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2015 162,729 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 149,181 miles

oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2014 149,181 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2013 146,723 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 145,185 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 141,713 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 141,711 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 127,291 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 May 2009 117,810 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 May 2008 103,699 miles

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 7 May 2008 103,699 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 14 May 2007 90,064 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 77,862 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2005 67,003 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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Y924 KNF is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y924 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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What year was Y924 KNF registered?

Y924 KNF is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 April 2001.

Is Y924 KNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y924 KNF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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