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KE51 FHC

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

132,242 mi
Last recorded132,242 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE51 FHC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2015 132,242 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 132,242 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 130,729 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2013 127,070 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2013 127,070 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2012 119,806 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine oil leaks

oil leak at power rack o/s at housing

under body corrosion

Fail 21 Sep 2012 119,656 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine oil leaks

oil leak at power rack o/s at housing

under body corrosion

Pass 8 Sep 2011 109,701 miles

o/s/r brake disc heavy rusting

Fail 7 Sep 2011 109,701 miles

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

o/s/r brake disc heavy rusting

Pass 21 Sep 2010 100,692 miles

rear pads wearing low

Pass 22 Sep 2009 94,322 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 85,376 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 77,089 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 67,842 miles

Wiper blades worn

Pass 12 Sep 2005 59,638 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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KE51 FHC is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KE51 FHC, 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 KE51 FHC registered?

KE51 FHC is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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