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KE51 OFZ

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,190 mi
Last recorded106,190 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 106,190 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 102,410 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 102,407 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 102,087 miles

Front tyres have splits in sidewalls

Fail 27 May 2014 102,087 miles

Front tyres have splits in sidewalls

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 96,081 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 96,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 90,377 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2012 90,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 85,963 miles

both tye bar to front arm bushes starting to seperate

Pass 7 Jun 2010 80,259 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 27 Jun 2009 71,892 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 71,892 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 59,503 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 58,328 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 50,288 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 OFZ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OFZ, 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 OFZ registered?

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

Is KE51 OFZ safe to buy?

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