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Y915 KBL

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,274 mi
Last recorded115,274 miles
Recorded on23 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY915 KBL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2014 115,274 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 115,274 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Offside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 105,951 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 95,901 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 91,553 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 87,027 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 84,321 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 84,321 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 78,827 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 73,611 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 16 Feb 2007 69,052 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 63,389 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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Y915 KBL is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y915 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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What year was Y915 KBL registered?

Y915 KBL is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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