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Y486 KKE

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

197,400 mi
Last recorded197,400 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY486 KKE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 197,400 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 184,506 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 170,310 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2013 170,309 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 161,184 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Nov 2011 151,620 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 151,620 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 144,662 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 144,662 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 130,536 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 130,536 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2009 115,447 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 14 Jan 2009 115,447 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 14 Feb 2008 99,161 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 84,583 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 65,423 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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Y486 KKE is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y486 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 Y486 KKE registered?

Y486 KKE is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y486 KKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y486 KKE shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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