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KE51 OYV

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

134,635 mi
Last recorded134,635 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2017 134,635 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Dec 2017 134,635 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 129,397 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 125,730 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2015 125,730 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 120,305 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 116,247 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 111,689 miles

advise both front lower arm bushes slight movement.

advise both front tyres wearing inner edges.

advise movement in steering rack mounting points and bulkhead.

advise rear brake discs corroded and pitted.

Fail 8 Jan 2013 111,689 miles

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

advise both front lower arm bushes slight movement.

advise both front tyres wearing inner edges.

advise movement in steering rack mounting points and bulkhead.

advise rear brake discs corroded and pitted.

Pass 16 Jan 2012 107,071 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 107,067 miles

advise wipers smearing screen.

advise front metal brake pipe insecure.

advise offside rear tyre wearing unevenly.

advise oil leak from steering rack.

advise rear brake discs corroded.

advise slight movement in steering rack mounting points.

Fail 21 May 2011 107,008 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

advise front metal brake pipe insecure.

advise offside rear tyre wearing unevenly.

advise oil leak from steering rack.

advise rear brake discs corroded.

advise slight movement in steering rack mounting points.

advise wipers smearing screen.

Pass 8 Jun 2010 102,823 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside rear tyre cracking!

Vehicle tested under wet conditions.

Fail 8 Jun 2010 102,823 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside rear tyre cracking!

Vehicle tested under wet conditions.

Pass 7 May 2009 97,082 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 92,472 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 92,472 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 80,988 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 67,689 miles

n/s/r hand brake low effort

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 OYV is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OYV, 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 OYV registered?

KE51 OYV is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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