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Y975 KBL

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,498 mi
Last recorded123,498 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY975 KBL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2011 123,498 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 123,498 miles

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

Brake fluid low

Exhaust rear clamp rusty

Plastic covers fitted to engine,both sills and underneath vehicle

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Slight damage to O/S/F wheel inner rim

Pass 23 Feb 2010 113,171 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY MIS-SHAPE ON INNER EDGE

Pass 13 Feb 2009 106,514 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 102,172 miles

Both front shocks rusty

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

O/S bulkhead starting to split

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Plastic covers fitted to engine,both sills and underneath vehicle

Slight damage to N/S/F tyre outer sidewall

Pass 14 Feb 2008 102,172 miles

Both front shocks rusty

O/S bulkhead starting to split

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Plastic covers fitted to engine,both sills and underneath vehicle

Slight damage to N/S/F tyre outer sidewall

Pass 28 Feb 2007 97,725 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 90,786 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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Y975 KBL is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y975 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 Y975 KBL registered?

Y975 KBL is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 April 2001.

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