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AO51 KPG

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

210,676 mi
Last recorded210,676 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 KPG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 210,676 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Sep 2017 210,437 miles

Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion sill area (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion sill area (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Sep 2016 197,269 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 187,080 miles

front pads worn

Pass 6 Sep 2014 178,189 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 167,769 miles

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 1 Sep 2012 158,305 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 150,034 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 150,034 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear disks worn

Pass 25 Sep 2010 140,632 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 132,916 miles

o/s/f inner cv gaitor leaking grease

Pass 7 Oct 2008 124,658 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 117,888 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 103,294 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 88,942 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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AO51 KPG is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 KPG, 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 KPG is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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