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KE51 FJO

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,756 mi
Last recorded131,756 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2014 131,756 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre tread is worn low

Fail 27 Aug 2014 131,756 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre tread is worn low

Pass 29 Aug 2013 122,875 miles

nearside rear tyre tread worn on inside edge

rear exhaust silencer is corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2012 114,778 miles

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

front screen damaged

Pass 31 Aug 2011 105,643 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 97,240 miles

exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre worn very low on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

windscreen is chipped

Fail 31 Aug 2010 97,240 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre worn very low on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

windscreen is chipped

Fail 28 Aug 2009 87,776 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

centre exhaust mounting broken

engine oil leak

nearside front track control arm centre bush worn

rear exhaust clamp broken / corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2009 87,776 miles

centre exhaust mounting broken

engine oil leak

nearside front track control arm centre bush worn

rear exhaust clamp broken / corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2008 72,409 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil level is low

front tyre treads are wearing low on the edges

rear exhaust clamp is corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2007 59,747 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 59,746 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 45,887 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 37,714 miles

front offside tyre is worn on the edge's

rear nearside tyre has a bulge on the outer sidewall

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 FJO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol 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 FJO, 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 FJO registered?

KE51 FJO is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 September 2001.

Is KE51 FJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE51 FJO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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