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L6 MBK

2001 Saab 9-3

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,999 mi
Last recorded70,999 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL6 MBK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 1 Sep 2025 70,999 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 70,447 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 69,674 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 67,484 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi and middle to rear silencer join (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 67,076 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 67,055 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2019 66,760 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 66,125 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 65,163 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 62,826 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 61,570 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 59,491 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 57,810 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 56,238 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 54,436 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 49,700 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 47,440 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 43,907 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 39,139 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 32,599 miles

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

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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L6 MBK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L6 MBK, 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 L6 MBK registered?

L6 MBK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 October 2001.

Is L6 MBK safe to buy?

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