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Y503 KKE

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

154,722 mi
Last recorded154,722 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY503 KKE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2018 154,722 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2017 143,817 miles

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 132,178 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres heavily worn on inner edge

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 19 Feb 2015 127,123 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 127,122 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 123,061 miles

Advise on condition of exhaust system between centre and tail section.

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 118,144 miles

Exhaust Tail Section Clamp Slightly Deteriorated

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)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 112,420 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 93,218 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 89,503 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 86,133 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 83,157 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 79,315 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 74,387 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 74,387 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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Y503 KKE is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 Y503 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 Y503 KKE registered?

Y503 KKE is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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The MOT history for Y503 KKE shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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