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CA51 KSF

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,571 mi
Last recorded78,571 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA51 KSF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2019 78,571 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 76,263 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 71,803 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from b/ caliper to flexible (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexible to front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexible to abs pump (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front springs corroding

centre and rear silencer deteriorating

centre exhaust heatshield insecure

slight vapour on steering rack

Fail 8 Nov 2016 71,658 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from b/ caliper to flexible (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexible to front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexible to abs pump (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front springs corroding

centre and rear silencer deteriorating

centre exhaust heatshield insecure

slight vapour on steering rack

Pass 8 Oct 2015 65,621 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear about halfway along floor (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 8 Oct 2015 65,612 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear about halfway along floor (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 28 Jul 2014 62,753 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2013 61,522 miles

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

all 4 brake discs deteriorating and some judder at n/s rear brake

Fail 22 Jun 2013 61,522 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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)

all 4 brake discs deteriorating and some judder at n/s rear brake

Pass 25 May 2012 59,293 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 51,212 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 51,212 miles

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

Centre Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 39,013 miles

Exhaust rusty ,rear section and section over rear suspension

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 30 Jul 2009 39,013 miles

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

Exhaust rusty ,rear section and section over rear suspension

Heat sheild broken above rear suspension

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Aug 2008 34,113 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 34,105 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 29,219 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 25,480 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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CA51 KSF is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CA51 KSF, 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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CA51 KSF is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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