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Y96 KKE

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

117,462 mi
Last recorded117,462 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY96 KKE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 117,462 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

engine management light on

high level brake light not working

oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2015 114,644 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all coil springs slightly corroded

center to rear exhaust join clamp missing

engine management lamp staying on

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 28 Jul 2015 114,644 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all coil springs slightly corroded

center to rear exhaust join clamp missing

engine management lamp staying on

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 4 Aug 2014 113,950 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

eml is on

exhaust flexy is leaking slightly

middle brake light not working

n/s/r tyre sidewall deteriated on inner sidewall

steering rack has slght play in bushes

Fail 23 Jul 2014 113,950 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

exhaust flexy is leaking slightly

middle brake light not working

n/s/f tyre has a nail in tread

n/s/r tyre sidewall deteriated on inner sidewall

Pass 15 Mar 2013 105,557 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 105,556 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 97,723 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 87,319 miles

Nearside rear tyre bold on inside edge and perrished

Offside rear tyre low on inside edge and perrished

Outer sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Feb 2011 87,319 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine oil leaking

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre bold on inside edge and perrished

Offside rear tyre low on inside edge and perrished

Outer sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2010 78,549 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Plastic outer sill covers fitted to both sides making inspection of the outer sill panels impossible.

Pass 24 Feb 2010 78,549 miles

Plastic outer sill covers fitted to both sides making inspection of the outer sill panels impossible.

Pass 25 Feb 2009 74,157 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 74,157 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Feb 2008 63,932 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 63,932 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 53,820 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 53,820 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 41,446 miles

oil leak

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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Y96 KKE is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 Y96 KKE, 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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Y96 KKE is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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