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KE51 FHV

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,661 mi
Last recorded88,661 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE51 FHV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2014 88,661 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 78,743 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2013 78,741 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 67,784 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 67,784 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 55,179 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 54,773 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 54,773 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2009 48,663 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 41,830 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 34,017 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 32,169 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 FHV is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FHV, 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 FHV registered?

KE51 FHV is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is KE51 FHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE51 FHV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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