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FX51 KPY

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,222 mi
Last recorded146,222 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 KPY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2014 146,222 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)

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

turbo boost pipe has crack and causing black smoke

Fail 16 Sep 2014 146,218 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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)

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

turbo boost pipe has crack and causing black smoke

Pass 23 Sep 2013 144,310 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 139,075 miles

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

rear exhaust clamp corroded /snapped but not leaking gases

Pass 26 Sep 2011 133,415 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 133,411 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

cut in nearside front tyre wall

Pass 27 Sep 2010 120,178 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 109,345 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 109,344 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

headlights adjusted

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 18 Sep 2008 93,081 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 78,705 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 60,115 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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FX51 KPY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FX51 KPY, 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 KPY registered?

FX51 KPY is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is FX51 KPY safe to buy?

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