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Y903 KBL

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

132,902 mi
Last recorded132,902 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY903 KBL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2019 132,902 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 128,490 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 122,898 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 117,745 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 117,743 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 110,688 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 104,507 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

rear exhaust part deteriated

Fail 23 Feb 2012 104,506 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre low air pressure

Pass 15 Feb 2008 100,726 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 93,360 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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Y903 KBL is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y903 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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Y903 KBL is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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