MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,322 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Offside Rear handbrake return spring missing
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
Offside Front brake pipe corroded.
Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge.
non standard exhaust noisy.
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)
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)
Play OS steering rack arm
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
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)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
exhaust rear clamp needs attention.
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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)
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
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
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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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What year was Y901 KBL registered?
Y901 KBL is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 March 2001.
Is Y901 KBL safe to buy?
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