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EX51 XKY

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

89,419 mi
Last recorded89,419 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 89,419 miles

Nearside Rear Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 89,356 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 88,522 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 88,335 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 88,027 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 87,704 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 87,199 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 85,797 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 84,301 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside gearbox drive shaft seal leaking

rear number plate slightly faded

Pass 11 Jun 2013 79,118 miles

Steering rack pinion damp?

Pass 12 Jun 2012 74,063 miles

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

slight oil leak from gearbox (possible drive shaft seals)

steering rack slightly damp

Pass 16 May 2011 69,948 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

rubber boot on nearside front lower ball joint split

rubber boot on offside front lower ball joint split

Pass 28 May 2010 66,565 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 66,565 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 64,260 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 57,658 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 51,425 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 51,234 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 46,718 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 21 Jun 2006 42,998 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 30,947 miles

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

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 XKY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 XKY, 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 XKY registered?

EX51 XKY is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 September 2001.

Is EX51 XKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX51 XKY shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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