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Y282 KKE

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

90,076 mi
Last recorded90,076 miles
Recorded on31 May 2022
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY282 KKE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2022 90,076 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 90,076 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 May 2021 83,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 71,343 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 67,338 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2018 61,689 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 58,941 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 50,641 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 46,133 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 44,031 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 44,031 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2013 42,759 miles

rear discs corrded

Pass 16 May 2012 40,490 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 38,434 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 36,538 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 33,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 29,748 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 26,940 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 26,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 23,336 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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Y282 KKE is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 Y282 KKE, 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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Y282 KKE is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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