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KE51 OEJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,254 mi
Last recorded139,254 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE51 OEJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 139,254 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 138,648 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 138,327 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 138,055 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 136,811 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 131,221 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 125,408 miles

corrosion on rear disc surfaces

Fail 2 Sep 2011 125,408 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

corrosion on rear disc surfaces

Pass 25 Aug 2010 115,002 miles

1 segment of high level stop light out

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2010 115,002 miles

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

1 segment of high level stop light out

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 3 Sep 2009 104,258 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Aug 2008 90,418 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 90,413 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 73,219 miles

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 24 Feb 2006 44,162 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 OEJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OEJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KE51 OEJ registered?

KE51 OEJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is KE51 OEJ safe to buy?

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