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AO51 KOX

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,111 mi
Last recorded85,111 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2008
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2008 85,111 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2008 85,111 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 73,841 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 73,860 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

osf tyre badly worn inner edge suggest tracking adjusted †front pads 80% worn †chip in os screen

Pass 11 Mar 2006 63,476 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

n/s/r brake disc showing signs of corrosion, recommend further investigation.

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 KOX is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KOX, 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 AO51 KOX registered?

AO51 KOX is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 October 2001.

Is AO51 KOX safe to buy?

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