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Y917 KBL

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

149,101 mi
Last recorded149,101 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY917 KBL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2013 149,101 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 139,335 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2012 139,242 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2011 130,003 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 118,158 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 105,650 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 93,911 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 81,432 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 69,700 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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Y917 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 88.9%.

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 Y917 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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How do I check the history of Y917 KBL?

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What year was Y917 KBL registered?

Y917 KBL is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 March 2001.

Is Y917 KBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y917 KBL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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