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KE51 OEZ

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,997 mi
Last recorded132,997 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 132,997 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

engine light on dash

exhaust backbox clamp corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2016 132,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

engine light on dash

exhaust backbox clamp corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2015 129,238 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 129,238 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 123,747 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2014 123,635 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 116,245 miles

both rear tyres started to wear

corosion on exhaust

slight corrosion on brake hoses

slight twirl on front brake hoses

Fail 20 Sep 2013 116,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

both rear tyres started to wear

corosion on exhaust

slight corrosion on brake hoses

slight twirl on front brake hoses

Pass 30 Mar 2012 116,232 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 116,232 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 114,905 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 109,604 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 100,908 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 93,702 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 83,161 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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KE51 OEZ 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 66.7%.

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 OEZ, 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 OEZ registered?

KE51 OEZ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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