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AO51 KPJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

182,647 mi
Last recorded182,647 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 KPJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 182,647 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 174,301 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded trailing arm (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Dec 2015 174,218 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded trailing arm (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 160,525 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 160,193 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 146,727 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 137,667 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 137,667 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 130,420 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 124,707 miles

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)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 118,363 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 111,633 miles

engine & sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2007 105,066 miles

both rear flexys ferules rusty

engine & sill covers fitted

rear silencer clamp corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2006 98,571 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2005 83,172 miles

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

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 KPJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KPJ, 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 KPJ registered?

AO51 KPJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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