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FX51 KPV

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,765 mi
Last recorded86,765 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 KPV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 86,765 miles

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

General corrosion on underside

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

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

coil spring corroded All 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 86,765 miles

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

General corrosion on underside

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

coil spring corroded All 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 May 2015 77,422 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2014 74,990 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 72,590 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 72,584 miles

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure over axel

Pass 14 May 2012 69,855 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 60,948 miles

x2 small stonechips in windscreen within limits

Fail 17 May 2010 52,538 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 17 May 2010 52,538 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 42,758 miles

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

condition of both front tyres

Fail 14 May 2009 42,758 miles

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

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

condition of both front tyres

Pass 13 Aug 2007 39,648 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 28,520 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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FX51 KPV is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey 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 FX51 KPV, 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 FX51 KPV registered?

FX51 KPV is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is FX51 KPV safe to buy?

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