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YKZ 8122

2001 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo

Blue Other 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

124,856 mi
Last recorded124,856 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo86,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKZ 8122
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Turbo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 124,856 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 124,025 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 123,697 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 123,926 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 122,295 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 122,224 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 120,993 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 119,568 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 118,718 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 118,691 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 118,678 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 117,173 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 117,151 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Turbo?

Based on 2,405 MOT tests across 542 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
7,807
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
542
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 115
position lamp(s) not working 55
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
Registration plate lamp not working 38
brake disc excessively pitted 37
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YKZ 8122 is a 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo in Blue with a 1,985cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 86,034 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 SE Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 115 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YKZ 8122, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 SE Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Saab 9-3 SE Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YKZ 8122 registered?

YKZ 8122 is a 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo, first registered on 20 December 2001.

Is YKZ 8122 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YKZ 8122 shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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