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Y902 KCS

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,365 mi
Last recorded107,365 miles
Recorded on2 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY902 KCS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2013 107,365 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 107,365 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 90,343 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 81,683 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 81,683 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 May 2010 71,972 miles

Both rear tyres on the limit.

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

Pass 27 May 2010 71,972 miles

Both rear tyres on the limit.

Pass 3 Jun 2009 61,758 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 56,672 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 47,400 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 30,852 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 30,852 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

em light on

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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Y902 KCS is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KCS, 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 Y902 KCS registered?

Y902 KCS is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2001.

Is Y902 KCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y902 KCS shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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