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Y931 CKR

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,532 mi
Last recorded99,532 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY931 CKR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 99,532 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle corroded in various non prescribed areas

Pass 27 Oct 2022 98,410 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 97,314 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside parking brake slow

Fail 1 Nov 2021 97,284 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 95,564 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 95,564 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (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))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 95,017 miles

exhaust clamps and brackets corroded

front and rear brake discs corroded

n/s and o/s floor corroded

o/s/f inner drive shaft gator deteriorated

Fail 15 Apr 2019 95,016 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust clamps and brackets corroded

front and rear brake discs corroded

n/s and o/s floor corroded

o/s/f inner drive shaft gator deteriorated

Pass 13 Apr 2018 91,373 miles

rear brake discs corroded

o/s/r inner divershaft gator deteriorated

Fail 13 Apr 2018 91,373 miles

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

o/s/r inner divershaft gator deteriorated

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2017 89,159 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake discs corroded

rear exh shield insecure

Pass 11 Apr 2016 84,551 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 80,072 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 77,637 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 74,829 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)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 72,345 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 70,700 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 68,552 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 64,971 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 61,792 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 57,791 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 54,223 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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Y931 CKR is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y931 CKR, 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 Y931 CKR registered?

Y931 CKR is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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