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K300 POP

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

107,307 mi
Last recorded107,307 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK300 POP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 107,307 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 106,086 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 105,240 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 104,751 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 103,702 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 101,643 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 96,587 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Apr 2018 91,618 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 87,948 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 87,943 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded 2x front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 84,391 miles

water leak (engine)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 80,968 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 77,283 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 77,283 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 71,525 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 67,702 miles

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2011 62,212 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2010 55,396 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2010 55,396 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 49,792 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 43,758 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 37,912 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 32,498 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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K300 POP is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 K300 POP, 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 K300 POP registered?

K300 POP is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 July 2001.

Is K300 POP safe to buy?

The MOT history for K300 POP shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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