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EX51 XKT

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,190 mi
Last recorded98,190 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 XKT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2013 98,190 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 98,190 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 80,766 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 67,853 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 63,354 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 59,093 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 59,093 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2007 54,832 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 48,553 miles

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

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

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

low reading n/s/handbrake

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2006 43,910 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 XKT is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XKT, 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 XKT registered?

EX51 XKT is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is EX51 XKT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX51 XKT shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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