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Y991 KBL

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

180,835 mi
Last recorded180,835 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY991 KBL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 180,835 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 179,763 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 178,845 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 177,306 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 177,304 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 175,156 miles

Exhaust rear silencer loose fitting recommend attention.

Offside front tyre worn inner edge.

Pass 7 May 2015 171,952 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 165,733 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 148,726 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 148,726 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 144,877 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 142,932 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 142,932 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 135,999 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 129,808 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 104,306 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

nearsiode door mirror broken

Pass 13 Mar 2007 80,941 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 64,903 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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Y991 KBL is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 Y991 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 Y991 KBL registered?

Y991 KBL is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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