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Y904 KBL

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,721 mi
Last recorded127,721 miles
Recorded on11 May 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY904 KBL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2011 127,721 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 May 2010 124,649 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 124,606 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 May 2009 119,256 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 113,448 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 113,448 miles

Nearside Front 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 25 Apr 2007 106,241 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 106,241 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2006 95,886 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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Y904 KBL is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 Y904 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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Y904 KBL is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 April 2001.

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