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KE51 FJV

2001 Saab 9-3 SE Tid

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

138,075 mi
Last recorded138,075 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Tid120,300 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE51 FJV
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Tid
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2014 138,075 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyre has wore on outer side wall

Fail 14 Aug 2014 138,075 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2013 130,349 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 130,341 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 119,667 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 103,443 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 103,443 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 87,953 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 78,522 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 69,078 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 19 Sep 2007 60,929 miles

Nearside Rear 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 19 Sep 2006 52,292 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 44,150 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Tid?

Based on 3,370 MOT tests across 440 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
9,627
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
440
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 227
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 130
position lamp(s) not working 89
parking brake recording little or no effort 83
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 82
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KE51 FJV is a 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Tid in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 120,300 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 SE Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 227 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KE51 FJV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 SE Tid typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Saab 9-3 SE Tid is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KE51 FJV?

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What year was KE51 FJV registered?

KE51 FJV is a 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Tid, first registered on 29 September 2001.

Is KE51 FJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE51 FJV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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