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KB51 CMZ

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,497 mi
Last recorded135,497 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB51 CMZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 135,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

centre exhaust support bracket broken

handbrake travel high

nearside rear tyre slight wear on inner edge

oil leak

slight play in offside steering arm area?

Pass 12 Sep 2017 128,581 miles

Nearside Front Inner track rod bush has slight play

Pass 20 Sep 2016 121,992 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 121,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn through inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2015 114,801 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 107,064 miles

Nearside & Offside headlamp beam patterns slightly weak at time of test.

Pass 17 Sep 2013 100,546 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2012 92,783 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

exhaust front flexi blowing

Pass 23 Sep 2011 85,456 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2011 85,447 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Aug 2010 76,235 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 76,235 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 67,553 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 57,047 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 48,232 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 48,232 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 36,635 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2005 28,143 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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KB51 CMZ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KB51 CMZ, 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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KB51 CMZ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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