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Y901 KBL

2001 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

146,322 mi
Last recorded146,322 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY901 KBL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 146,322 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 138,365 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear handbrake return spring missing

Fail 28 Feb 2020 138,284 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear handbrake return spring missing

Pass 25 Feb 2019 127,250 miles

Offside Front brake pipe corroded.

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge.

non standard exhaust noisy.

Pass 28 Feb 2018 117,485 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear sill (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion spare wheel carier (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2018 117,485 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear sill (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion spare wheel carier (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 108,139 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 104,143 miles

Play OS steering rack arm

Fail 2 Feb 2016 104,107 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tail section corroded

Play OS steering rack arm

Pass 25 Feb 2015 98,772 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 98,770 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 94,145 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 88,909 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 82,606 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust rear clamp needs attention.

Pass 18 Feb 2011 75,787 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2011 75,786 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 69,724 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

nearside handbrake slightly lower effort

Pass 20 Feb 2009 63,360 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 63,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 58,190 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 52,655 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 52,655 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 46,373 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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Y901 KBL is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 Y901 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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Y901 KBL is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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