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Y894 KBL

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

93,978 mi
Last recorded93,978 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY894 KBL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2014 93,978 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 4 Feb 2014 93,977 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 84,084 miles

centre rear seat belt not checked

engine management lamp on

minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear box join

rear exhaust mounting rubber deteriorated

Pass 19 Jan 2012 80,511 miles

centre rear seat belt not tested stalk behind seat cover

nearside front indicator slightly discoloured

rear indicators slightly discoloured

Pass 5 Jan 2011 75,323 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 70,691 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 64,960 miles

rear exhaust clamp excessively corroded but no leak from exhaust

Pass 16 Jan 2008 59,136 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 47,416 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 40,953 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 40,541 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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Y894 KBL is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y894 KBL, 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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Y894 KBL is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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