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Y985 KBL

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

108,918 mi
Last recorded108,918 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY985 KBL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 28 Feb 2011 108,918 miles

Engine Management light staying on

Oil leak

Seat belt anchor casing broken

Pass 16 Feb 2010 101,562 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 93,693 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 86,388 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 78,222 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 68,006 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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Y985 KBL is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 Y985 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 Y985 KBL registered?

Y985 KBL is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 March 2001.

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