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Y402 KKE

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,743 mi
Last recorded93,743 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY402 KKE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2012 93,743 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 83,768 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 76,796 miles

both front brake flexi ferrules starting to corrode

slight handbrake travel

Pass 9 Apr 2009 71,099 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear brake flexi ferrules corroded

both rear shock absorber's corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2009 71,099 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear brake flexi ferrules corroded

both rear shock absorber's corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2008 64,945 miles

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

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

airbag light on

baffles inside exhaust broken up

engine oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2008 64,945 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

baffles inside exhaust broken up

engine oil leak

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

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

airbag light on

Pass 12 Apr 2007 59,415 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

air bag warning light on

Pass 13 Apr 2006 52,361 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 52,360 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside front shocky has slight play

rear number plate has slight water damage

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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Y402 KKE is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y402 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 Y402 KKE registered?

Y402 KKE is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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