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AO51 KNL

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,564 mi
Last recorded89,564 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 KNL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 89,564 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 86,375 miles

brake discs suffuse rust

Pass 2 Feb 2015 82,447 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

engine management light on

Pass 7 Mar 2014 71,256 miles

nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded

rear exhaust outer casing slightly corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2013 69,230 miles

exhaust at rear of flexi pipe slightly deteriorated and has slight blow

exhaust rear silencer outer casing slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Mar 2012 65,570 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust slightly deteriorated around flexi

Fail 2 Mar 2012 65,570 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust slightly deteriorated around flexi

Pass 16 Feb 2011 63,673 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 60,615 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 60,615 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 56,824 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 53,586 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 3 Mar 2008 53,586 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

adv nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 2 Mar 2007 52,357 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 51,301 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 51,249 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AO51 KNL is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 AO51 KNL, 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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AO51 KNL is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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