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J5 KKW

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

190,498 mi
Last recorded190,498 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 KKW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 190,498 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 190,498 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 185,108 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 175,486 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 15 Jun 2012 175,486 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 21 Jan 2011 151,914 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering rack has slight movement in mountings

Fail 21 Jan 2011 151,914 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering rack has slight movement in mountings

Pass 14 Dec 2009 151,914 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 137,538 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 121,801 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 110,865 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 110,865 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 110,135 miles

plastic covers fitted over outer sills,acess to view nil

rear offside tyre worn to 2mm [215 45zr17]

Pass 26 Sep 2005 106,577 miles

offside rear tyre inner shoulder worn to 3mm

plastic covers fitted over outer sills. acess to view nil

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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J5 KKW is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver 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 J5 KKW, 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 J5 KKW registered?

J5 KKW is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 October 2001.

Is J5 KKW safe to buy?

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