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Y968 KBL

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2016
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,358 mi
Last recorded76,358 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY968 KBL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 25 Feb 2015 76,358 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 73,055 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 69,791 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 68,272 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 68,166 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 62,901 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 56,898 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

advise oil leak from sump plug

advise windscreen has stone chip in zone b less than 10mil

Pass 30 May 2008 53,233 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 50,022 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 44,987 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 38,588 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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Y968 KBL is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y968 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 Y968 KBL registered?

Y968 KBL is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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