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EX51 XKJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,195 mi
Last recorded97,195 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 XKJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 97,195 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 97,195 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 90,417 miles

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

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2015 88,266 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2014 83,793 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)

Oil leak

both rear tyres are slightly out of shape

Pass 16 Jul 2013 77,906 miles

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

exhaust pipe worn

Fail 15 Jul 2013 77,906 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust pipe worn

Pass 14 Mar 2012 73,230 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 67,981 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 67,981 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 62,760 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 62,760 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 55,740 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 45,586 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 42,050 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 34,221 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 XKJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EX51 XKJ, 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

How do I check the history of EX51 XKJ?

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What year was EX51 XKJ registered?

EX51 XKJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is EX51 XKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX51 XKJ shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EX51 XKJ have outstanding finance?

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