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K888 KJC

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

65,185 mi
Last recorded65,185 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK888 KJC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 65,185 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 64,900 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 64,495 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 13 Apr 2023 64,203 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 63,549 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 62,243 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 62,243 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 61,322 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 59,336 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 59,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 58,694 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 58,646 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged evap pipe split (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished/cracked (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front bulk head cracked allowing slight movement too body

Nearside Rear tyre perished/cracked

Offside Front tyre perished/cracked

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear caliper binding slightly

Offside Rear tyre perished/cracked

oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2016 57,582 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 56,954 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 56,193 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 55,032 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 53,699 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 51,949 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 50,326 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 47,957 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 46,020 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 43,333 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 39,798 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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K888 KJC 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 91.3%.

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 K888 KJC, 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 K888 KJC registered?

K888 KJC is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2001.

Is K888 KJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K888 KJC shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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