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KE51 OYW

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,974 mi
Last recorded147,974 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2019 147,974 miles

both sills have plastic covers fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2019 147,973 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded one front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both siders (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both siders (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both siders (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both siders (1.2.1 (e))

plastic covers on outer sills both siders

Pass 25 May 2018 141,484 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 May 2018 141,476 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor has multiple holes (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 May 2017 130,216 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 119,553 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

slight oil leak front gearbox oil seal

Pass 7 Apr 2015 117,210 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 110,404 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 110,404 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 103,189 miles

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

Rear exhaust section slightly deteriorated

Pass 31 Aug 2012 97,237 miles

Centre section of exhaust blowing slightly.

Front shockers getting corroded.

Fuel filler neack pipe securing clip insecure.

Metal part of rear brake flex getting corroded.

Rear beam bushes getting worn.

Rear exhaust box getting corroded.

Some play steering colum top mounting bush.

Windscreen chiped.

Fail 22 Aug 2012 97,237 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Centre section of exhaust blowing slightly.

Front shockers getting corroded.

Fuel filler neack pipe securing clip insecure.

Metal part of rear brake flex getting corroded.

Rear beam bushes getting worn.

Rear exhaust box getting corroded.

Some play steering colum top mounting bush.

Windscreen chiped.

Pass 20 Jul 2011 83,289 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 77,791 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 71,461 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 66,514 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 61,103 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

near side front tyre wearing on outside shoulder.

Pass 21 Aug 2006 54,704 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 21 Aug 2006 54,704 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2005 50,236 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 50,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 OYW is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OYW, 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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KE51 OYW is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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