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EX51 XKH

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

120,171 mi
Last recorded120,171 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 XKH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 120,171 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2015 120,171 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Both front (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 113,322 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2014 113,322 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 102,753 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2013 102,753 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 95,081 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 80,215 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 80,215 miles

Offside Front 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)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 72,094 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 72,094 miles

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

Nearside front & offside rear brake discs badly pitted

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 62,311 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 52,674 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 48,614 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 XKH is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XKH, 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 EX51 XKH registered?

EX51 XKH is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is EX51 XKH safe to buy?

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