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Y926 KBL

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,060 mi
Last recorded134,060 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY926 KBL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2011 134,060 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 130,570 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 130,551 miles

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine mangement light on

Pass 14 Jan 2009 125,328 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 125,328 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

advise n/s/f/tyre

Pass 7 Jan 2008 120,481 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 112,141 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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Y926 KBL is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y926 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 Y926 KBL registered?

Y926 KBL is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 April 2001.

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