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Y902 KBL

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

195,808 mi
Last recorded195,808 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY902 KBL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 195,808 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

engine management light on

front registration plate has slight damage

oil leak

rear exhaust back box corroded

surface corrosion underside

Fail 23 Feb 2016 195,808 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (marked with chalk) (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

engine management light on

front registration plate has slight damage

oil leak

rear exhaust back box corroded

surface corrosion underside

Fail 23 Jan 2016 195,776 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

osr door sticking

transmission leak

Pass 14 Jan 2015 189,703 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion yn steering rack mounting area

Pass 15 Jan 2014 179,062 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 179,062 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 164,329 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 164,329 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 147,281 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2011 147,281 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 128,294 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 112,859 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

floor pans slightly damaged

near side rear tyre side wall slightly damaged

Pass 12 Nov 2007 112,710 miles

air bag light on

Fail 5 Nov 2007 112,709 miles

Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 100,310 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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Y902 KBL is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y902 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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Y902 KBL is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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