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KE51 OED

2001 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

120,219 mi
Last recorded120,219 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE51 OED
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2014 120,219 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2014 120,219 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 118,502 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 118,502 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 115,958 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 115,958 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both rear brake discs heavily corroded

nearside front tyre starting to wear on edges

Pass 13 Sep 2010 112,015 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 112,015 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 105,724 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 105,724 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 100,191 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

hand brake will need to adjusted soon

Pass 18 Aug 2007 81,146 miles

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Fail 18 Aug 2007 81,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Fail 23 Sep 2006 69,681 miles

Diesel smell underbonnet, possible leak but can't see under cover

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Very smokey at start of emissions test. Advice injector cleaner / fuel system additive

Wiper blades wearing thin

Pass 23 Sep 2006 69,681 miles

Diesel smell underbonnet, possible leak but can't see under cover

Very smokey at start of emissions test. Advice injector cleaner / fuel system additive

Wiper blades wearing thin

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 OED is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 OED, 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 OED registered?

KE51 OED is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 September 2001.

Is KE51 OED safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE51 OED shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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