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Y72 KKE

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

138,223 mi
Last recorded138,223 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY72 KKE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2012 138,223 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 137,937 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 132,000 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2011 132,000 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 126,968 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 115,549 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

chip screen zone B

Pass 4 Jul 2008 84,389 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 69,817 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 60,143 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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Y72 KKE is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 Y72 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 Y72 KKE registered?

Y72 KKE is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y72 KKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y72 KKE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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