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Y906 KCW

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

139,778 mi
Last recorded139,778 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY906 KCW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 139,778 miles

Offside Rear brake cable return spring missing.

Fail 5 Apr 2017 139,778 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear brake cable return spring missing.

Pass 22 Feb 2016 131,384 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 131,384 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 123,840 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 123,810 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 115,642 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 115,641 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 107,503 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 99,212 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 99,212 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 91,026 miles

o/s/r brake showing slight oil misting

Pass 5 Mar 2010 83,773 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 72,695 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 62,485 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 57,525 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 49,830 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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Y906 KCW is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y906 KCW, 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 Y906 KCW registered?

Y906 KCW is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 June 2001.

Is Y906 KCW safe to buy?

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