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EO51 KVZ

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

104,416 mi
Last recorded104,416 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 KVZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2019 104,416 miles

Front suspension arms o/s and n/s centre bushes worn

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Fail 19 Dec 2019 104,416 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front suspension arms o/s and n/s centre bushes worn

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2019 104,398 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements badly detioriated (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheelarch in front of wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheelarch in front of wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front o/s and n/s track control arm centre bushes worn

Nearside Front tyre damaged on inner sidewall

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust blowing

oil leaks

Pass 12 Oct 2018 101,159 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 96,810 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

engine managment light on

h/brake efficiency only just met

Pass 20 Oct 2016 92,188 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 87,839 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 82,281 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 73,852 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 71,326 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 71,318 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 68,076 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 Aug 2011 68,076 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 64,491 miles

Rear exhaust clamp in poor condition

Fail 17 Aug 2010 64,491 miles

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

Rear exhaust clamp in poor condition

Pass 4 Aug 2009 60,021 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 55,672 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 51,707 miles

Cut in nearside front outer tyre side wall

Pass 10 Aug 2006 48,697 miles

Chips in both headlights. O/S/F foglight lense broken.

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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EO51 KVZ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EO51 KVZ, 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 EO51 KVZ registered?

EO51 KVZ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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