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Y896 KBL

2001 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,196 mi
Last recorded83,196 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY896 KBL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 83,196 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very bad condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread borderline pass needs replacing (0.1 (b))

all 4 tyres were baddly underinflated pleas check regularly

Pass 15 May 2024 82,487 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 May 2023 81,339 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bad condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2022 80,244 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 4 May 2021 78,197 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 May 2020 77,236 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 75,483 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 73,599 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 71,278 miles

Nearside Rear tyre stepping out of shape

Offside Rear tyre stepping out of shape

Pass 29 Apr 2016 69,983 miles

Outer skin of rear exhaust box corroded ( not leaking )

Pass 5 May 2015 68,087 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 66,607 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 66,602 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

engine light on

rear exhaust clamp broken

Pass 8 May 2013 65,402 miles

rear exhaust clamp deteriorated

Fail 8 May 2013 65,399 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust clamp deteriorated

Pass 15 May 2012 64,462 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 62,131 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 60,219 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 56,195 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 52,738 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 52,731 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 14 Dec 2007 51,971 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 May 2007 50,299 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 May 2007 50,299 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 May 2006 46,802 miles

Engine oil level below minimum

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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Y896 KBL is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y896 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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Y896 KBL is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 March 2001.

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