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KE51 OFC

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

134,514 mi
Last recorded134,514 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2013 134,514 miles

Front fog lamps not working

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside rear reverse light not working

Pass 29 Aug 2013 134,514 miles

Front fog lamps not working

Offside rear reverse light not working

Pass 17 May 2012 121,449 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 121,446 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2011 109,927 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brakes corroded

rear tyres stepped on inner edges

Fail 16 May 2011 109,927 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brakes corroded

rear tyres stepped on inner edges

Fail 23 Jun 2010 97,247 miles

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

hand brake travel long

Pass 23 Jun 2010 97,247 miles

hand brake travel long

Pass 24 Jun 2009 81,238 miles

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

rear exhaust rubbers perishing

Pass 23 Jun 2008 62,359 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2008 62,359 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 50,370 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 37,223 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 37,194 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2006 37,145 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

oil leak

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 OFC 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 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 OFC, 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 OFC registered?

KE51 OFC is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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