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EO51 KWC

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

130,622 mi
Last recorded130,622 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 KWC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 130,622 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 130,622 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 126,651 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak ()

front bumper slightly insercure

offside & nearside front brake hoses slightly twisted

plastic oversills fitted

Fail 8 Sep 2016 126,649 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside & nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush broken (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak ()

front bumper slightly insercure

offside & nearside front brake hoses slightly twisted

plastic oversills fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2015 122,801 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

front flexi pipe of the exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 28 Aug 2015

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

front flexi pipe of the exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 14 Aug 2014 118,564 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear axle bushes have slight play

Fail 14 Aug 2014 118,564 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear axle bushes have slight play

Pass 27 Aug 2013 114,389 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 110,651 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

play in bulk head

Fail 23 Apr 2013 110,651 miles

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

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

play in bulk head

Pass 4 May 2012 99,736 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 99,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

nearside rear disc corroded

Pass 4 May 2011 88,420 miles

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

n-s-r brake disc scored and slightly pitted

o-s rack area weakened

Pass 11 May 2010 73,446 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 63,397 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 60,973 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 60,019 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Mar 2008 60,019 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 52,607 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2007 52,387 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2006 42,955 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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EO51 KWC is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EO51 KWC, 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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EO51 KWC is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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