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Y563 KDP

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2022
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

193,036 mi
Last recorded193,036 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY563 KDP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2021 193,036 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement central track control bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2021 192,850 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement central track control bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 188,247 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 Sep 2020 188,209 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 181,236 miles

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

corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch

corrosion to spare wheel well around towbar

Fail 14 Sep 2019 181,103 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch

corrosion to spare wheel well around towbar

Pass 25 Sep 2018 176,321 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to both rear flexi brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

considerable imbalance or parking brake

o/s windscreen wiper blade slightly torn

rear wheel arches corroded

trailer electrical socket slightly loose

Fail 17 Sep 2018 175,997 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to both rear flexi brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

o/s windscreen wiper blade slightly torn

rear wheel arches corroded

trailer electrical socket slightly loose

Pass 6 Nov 2017 161,233 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2017 160,997 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 146,196 miles

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

slight corrosion both rear outer wheel arches

steering rack rubber mounting bushes worn - resulting in side to side movement

Fail 22 Oct 2016 145,973 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

slight corrosion both rear outer wheel arches

steering rack rubber mounting bushes worn - resulting in side to side movement

Pass 18 Nov 2015 133,925 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 133,916 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 129,277 miles

nearside front tyre bald on edges

offside front tyre bald on inside edge

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 31 Jan 2014 122,204 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2014 122,204 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 115,201 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 8 Feb 2013 115,067 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Feb 2012 108,144 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

heat sheild fouling exhaust system

nearside wiper blade split

Fail 26 Jan 2012 107,991 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

heat sheild fouling exhaust system

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 15 Feb 2011 100,042 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 93,556 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 87,896 miles

offside front seat belt slow to retract

small stone chips on windscreen

Pass 25 Feb 2008 83,222 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 75,490 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 67,100 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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Y563 KDP is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 Y563 KDP, 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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Y563 KDP is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 March 2001.

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