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KE51 FHO

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

96,392 mi
Last recorded96,392 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE51 FHO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2018 96,392 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)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 93,711 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 93,711 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 90,459 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2015 90,459 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 86,264 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 86,264 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 82,136 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 76,739 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 76,739 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 74,066 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 70,145 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)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 68,627 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 65,590 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 65,590 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2007 62,401 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 62,401 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 56,542 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 41,697 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 26 Sep 2005 41,697 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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KE51 FHO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FHO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KE51 FHO?

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What year was KE51 FHO registered?

KE51 FHO is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 September 2001.

Is KE51 FHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE51 FHO shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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