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Y612 KKE

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

142,950 mi
Last recorded142,950 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY612 KKE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 142,950 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 137,634 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 128,009 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2015 128,009 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2014 120,642 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

small cut on offside inner front tyre

Fail 30 May 2014 120,465 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

small cut on offside inner front tyre

Pass 30 May 2013 111,319 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 100,799 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 100,799 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 92,574 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 80,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 80,614 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 70,501 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 61,636 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 52,769 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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Y612 KKE is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y612 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 Y612 KKE registered?

Y612 KKE is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y612 KKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y612 KKE shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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