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KE51 OYZ

2001 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

146,031 mi
Last recorded146,031 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE51 OYZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 146,031 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CLAMP SLIGHT LEAK (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT, HEAVILY WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened REAR DISC FACES CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CORRODED/GETTING WEEK IN PLACES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDER SIDE OFF CAR HEAVILY CORRODED/WEEK (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective SLIGHT SMEARING (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 135,361 miles

BOTH FRONT SHOCKS CORRODED

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE TO REAR JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

FLOOR PAN CORRODED / VERY WEAK IN PLACES / SHOWING SIGNS OF AGE

OFFSIDE FRONT FOG LAMP LENS CRACKED AND HOLED

REAR TOP SHOCK MOUNTS CORRODED / OUTER SKIN ONLY AT THE MOMENT

REAR WHEEL ARCHES IN POOR CONDITION

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE 2MM / INNER EDGE CUTTING OFF / NEARLY DOWN TO CORDS IN PLACES (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE REAR EDGES CUTTING OFF / CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE 2MM / INNER EDGE CUTTING OFF / NEARLY DOWN TO CORDS IN PLACES (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFFSIDE REAR INNER EDGE CUTTING OFF / CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN (5.2.3 (e))

WHOLE UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE / BODY AND COMPONENTS SCABBY / SHOWING SIGNS OF AGE

Fail 14 Aug 2018 135,214 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side LITTLE OR NO EFFORT NS 60KGS OS 20KGS (1.4.1 (a))

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

BOTH FRONT SHOCKS CORRODED

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE TO REAR SILENCER JOIN (6.1.2 (a))

FLOOR PAN CORRODED / WEAK IN PLACES SHOWING SIGNS OF AGE

NSR TYRE EDGES CUTTING OFF / CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN

OSF FOG LAMP LENS CRACKED AND HOLED

OSR TYRE / INNER EDGE CUTTING OFF / CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN

REAR TOP SHOCK MOUNTS CORRODED / OUTER SKIN ONLY AT MOMENT

REAR WHEEL ARCHES IN POOR CONDITION

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF 2MM / INNER EDGE CUTTING OFF / NEARLY DOWN TO CORDS IN PLACES (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF 2MM / INNER EDGE CUTTING OFF / NEARLY DOWN TO CORDS IN PLACES (5.2.3 (e))

WHOLE UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE / BODY AND COMPONENTS SCABBY SHOWING SIGNS OF AGE

Fail 6 Aug 2018 134,889 miles

All position lamps not working NSF SIDE LIGHT INOP (4.2.1 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded OS FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake inoperative on one side LITTLE OR NO EFFORT NS 60KGS OS 20KGS (1.4.1 (a))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture NS FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Fuel hose so insecure there is a risk of fire TWO X FUEL HOSES / JUBILEE CLIPS CORRODED AWAY (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

BOTH FRONT SHOCKS CORRODED

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE TO REAR SILENCER JOIN (6.1.2 (a))

FLOOR PAN CORRODED / WEAK IN PLACES SHOWING SIGNS OF AGE

NSR TYRE EDGES CUTTING OFF / CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN

OSF FOG LAMP LENS CRACKED AND HOLED

OSR TYRE / INNER EDGE CUTTING OFF / CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN

REAR TOP SHOCK MOUNTS CORRODED / OUTER SKIN ONLY AT MOMENT

REAR WHEEL ARCHES IN POOR CONDITION

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources NS INOP (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF 2MM / INNER EDGE CUTTING OFF / NEARLY DOWN TO CORDS IN PLACES (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF 2MM / INNER EDGE CUTTING OFF / NEARLY DOWN TO CORDS IN PLACES (5.2.3 (e))

WHOLE UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE / BODY AND COMPONENTS SCABBY SHOWING SIGNS OF AGE

REAR BRAKE FLEXI HOSES FERULLES EX CORRODED ( BOTH )

Pass 10 Aug 2017 125,132 miles

Both front shock absorbers corroded.

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 120,447 miles

Both front shock absorbers corroding.

Exhaust system corroding,

Pass 18 Aug 2015 115,702 miles

Floor starting to corrode.

Fail 18 Aug 2015 115,702 miles

Floor starting to corrode.

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 110,807 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 106,232 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 1 Oct 2012 102,117 miles

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

slight blow on exhaust

Fail 28 Sep 2012 102,117 miles

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

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

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

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 7 Sep 2011 98,562 miles

centre exhaust mount broken away

Pass 6 Sep 2010 91,896 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 84,233 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 77,181 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 65,296 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 53,228 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 40,822 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 OYZ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OYZ, 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 OYZ registered?

KE51 OYZ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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