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Y945 KBL

2001 Saab 9-3

Green Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

183,883 mi
Last recorded183,883 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY945 KBL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2012 183,883 miles

front tyres wearing down

rear brake disks poor condition

screen chipped

Fail 2 Feb 2012 183,863 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front tyres wearing down

rear brake disks poor condition

screen chipped

Pass 10 Dec 2010 175,199 miles

front suspension struts corroded

n/s/f anti roll bar link missing

rear brake flexy furrules corroded. both.

rear silencer corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2010 175,199 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

front suspension struts corroded

n/s/f anti roll bar link missing

rear brake flexy furrules corroded. both.

rear silencer corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2009 165,326 miles

ADVISE BOTH BOTTOM BALL JOINTS HAVE PLAY - FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

Pass 10 Dec 2008 153,085 miles

Advise front tyres worn down on edges and sidewalls

Advise nearside rear tyre perished

Advise steering rack damp on nearside

Fail 8 Dec 2008 153,085 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Advise front tyres worn down on edges and sidewalls

Advise nearside rear reg light dim

Advise nearside rear tyre perished

Advise steering rack damp on nearside

Pass 8 Dec 2007 141,247 miles

Advise o/s/f wheel bearing a little noisy

Advise raer exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2006 128,534 miles

advise front tyres close to legal limit

advise n/s/r inner sidelight not working

advise screen cracked

Pass 9 Dec 2005 111,798 miles

floor damaged on nearside front by brake pipes

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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Y945 KBL is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y945 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 Y945 KBL registered?

Y945 KBL is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 March 2001.

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