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EX51 WKH

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,979 mi
Last recorded109,979 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 WKH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2016 109,979 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 109,741 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 94,319 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 94,317 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 May 2013 89,910 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 May 2013 89,910 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 8 May 2012 82,005 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 80,864 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 76,777 miles

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

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

slight play in steering rack detected at nearside front wheel

Pass 9 Jul 2009 69,685 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 22 May 2008 59,790 miles

cannot fully check nearside rear seat belt due to child seat being fitted

Fail 21 May 2008 59,785 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

cannot fully check nearside rear seat belt due to child seat being fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2006 46,459 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 37,011 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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EX51 WKH is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EX51 WKH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX51 WKH registered?

EX51 WKH is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 November 2001.

Is EX51 WKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX51 WKH shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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