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Y953 KBL

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,766 mi
Last recorded97,766 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY953 KBL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2016 97,766 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 82,636 miles

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

exhaust heat shield loose

nearside door mirror cracked

offside and nearside hrake discs rusty

Pass 30 May 2014 68,343 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 68,160 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 25 May 2013 53,615 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 40,875 miles

rear discs pitted

Pass 15 Mar 2011 40,655 miles

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 9 Mar 2011 40,651 miles

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

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 13 Apr 2010 39,269 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 39,243 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 37,807 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 35,544 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 32,394 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 28,543 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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Y953 KBL is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 Y953 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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Y953 KBL is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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