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Y397 KKE

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,374 mi
Last recorded102,374 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY397 KKE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 102,374 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 100,860 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 100,262 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 100,262 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 May 2018 99,003 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 99,003 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 May 2017 97,700 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2016 95,538 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 94,023 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 94,022 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 May 2013 91,556 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 91,556 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 May 2012 85,905 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 85,905 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 11 May 2011 82,436 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 78,992 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 67,285 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 63,993 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 61,603 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 54,904 miles

brake fluid level low

engine manigement light on

small stone chip in screen

very small power steering fluid leak

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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Y397 KKE is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y397 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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What year was Y397 KKE registered?

Y397 KKE is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y397 KKE safe to buy?

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