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KE51 FHL

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,736 mi
Last recorded140,736 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE51 FHL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2014 140,736 miles

coolant leaking gearbox side of engine (recomend attention )antifreeze strength ?

front & rear brake discs rusty may clean up with use

front suspension legs rusty

nearside rear light lamp lense damaged

offside headlight holed (condensated)

rear exhaust in poor conditionvery corroded (needs attention soon)

turbo heatsheild loose needs attention

Fail 24 Oct 2014 140,735 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

coolant leaking gearbox side of engine (recomend attention )antifreeze strength ?

front & rear brake discs rusty may clean up with use

front suspension legs rusty

nearside rear light lamp lense damaged

offside headlight holed (condensated)

turbo heatsheild loose needs attention

Pass 29 Aug 2013 138,555 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear indicator lense damaged

offside reverse light not working

turbo cover loose & rattling

washers semi blocked

Fail 7 Sep 2012 128,416 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 128,416 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 112,990 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 112,990 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 97,951 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 84,640 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 69,786 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

n/s/r lamp unit lens damaged

Fail 10 Sep 2008 69,786 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

n/s/r lamp unit lens damaged

Pass 29 Aug 2007 56,666 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 44,522 miles

advise bulkhead cracked and flexing at brake servo

Pass 10 Oct 2005 35,523 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 FHL is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel 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 KE51 FHL, 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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KE51 FHL is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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