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AO51 KOH

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

119,951 mi
Last recorded119,951 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 KOH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2016 119,951 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

clicking offside rear brake occasionally

corrosion rear section front to rear brake pipe

offside front tyre wearing on edges

wipers deteriorated

Fail 21 Jan 2016 119,951 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

clicking offside rear brake occasionally

corrosion rear section front to rear brake pipe

offside front tyre wearing on edges

wipers deteriorated

Fail 16 Jan 2016 119,793 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling heat shield (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

clicking offside rear brake occasionally

corrosion rear section front to rear brake pipe

offside front tyre wearing on edges

wipers deteriorated

Pass 4 Feb 2015 105,339 miles

nearside rear tyre uneven wear and near limit

Fail 27 Jan 2015 105,059 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre uneven wear and near limit

Pass 14 Mar 2014 96,107 miles

Both rear tyres inner edge tread feathering

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear heat shield loose

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

Turbo heat shield loose

Fail 14 Mar 2014 96,107 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both rear tyres inner edge tread feathering

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear heat shield loose

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

Turbo heat shield loose

Pass 20 Oct 2012 89,976 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

n/s/f tyre 2mm

o/s/f tyre 2mm and outter side wall worn

rear exhaust box slightly blowing

rear number plate starting delaminate

Fail 20 Oct 2012 89,976 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

n/s/f tyre 2mm

o/s/f tyre 2mm and outter side wall worn

rear exhaust box slightly blowing

rear number plate starting delaminate

Pass 22 Oct 2011 85,351 miles

both front wiper blades split but still clearing screen ok.

front brake pads wearing low

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2010 74,298 miles

Both front tyres worn low on edges

Both rear tyres worn low on inside edges

Pass 28 Oct 2009 61,984 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 54,967 miles

slight wear in steering rack

Fail 20 Oct 2008 54,928 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 53,026 miles

wear in steering rack.

Pass 26 Oct 2006 45,765 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 37,096 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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AO51 KOH is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AO51 KOH, 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 KOH is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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