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Y976 KBL

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

213,143 mi
Last recorded213,143 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY976 KBL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2015 213,143 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner tyre worn

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 213,143 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner tyre worn

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 200,129 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 200,129 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

EML on

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 188,300 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 179,530 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 179,529 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Nov 2011 169,356 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 169,356 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 156,474 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 142,571 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 130,699 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 130,699 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 115,547 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 115,547 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 101,874 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 101,874 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing out of shape

Pass 28 Apr 2006 95,036 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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Y976 KBL is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 Y976 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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Y976 KBL is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 March 2001.

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