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KE51 OEF

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

166,869 mi
Last recorded166,869 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE51 OEF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 166,869 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 166,869 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 164,655 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 159,204 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 9 Aug 2013 150,386 miles

bulkhead flexing when steering is rocked side to side.

Pass 19 Sep 2012 140,374 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 134,484 miles

1) both front tyres are wearing unevenly on the inner edges. 2)o/s track control arm bush starting to show first signs of seperation.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 134,484 miles

1) both front tyres are wearing unevenly on the inner edges. 2)o/s track control arm bush starting to show first signs of seperation.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Sep 2010 124,433 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 124,433 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 111,249 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 111,249 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 102,490 miles

o/s track control arm outter bush is starting to show first signs of seperation. Both front tyres are wearing low on tread on there edges.

Pass 3 Oct 2006 79,120 miles

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 69,009 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 OEF is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 OEF, 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 OEF registered?

KE51 OEF is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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