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Y913 KCW

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

80,808 mi
Last recorded80,808 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY913 KCW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 80,808 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 77,102 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 73,757 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 66,800 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 62,987 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 61,981 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 59,257 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 56,691 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 56,215 miles

rear section of exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2017 55,381 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 54,550 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 54,550 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2015 52,877 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 50,201 miles

all brake discs getting pitted

Pass 9 Aug 2013 48,693 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 Jul 2012 47,510 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 45,606 miles

surface corrosion front & rear brake discs

Pass 7 Oct 2010 43,916 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 43,707 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 43,531 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 38,603 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 33,527 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 32,106 miles

o/s and n/s wipers smearing slightly

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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Y913 KCW is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 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 Y913 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y913 KCW registered?

Y913 KCW is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 July 2001.

Is Y913 KCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y913 KCW shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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