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KE51 OZS

2001 Saab 9-3 SE Tid

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,200 mi
Last recorded116,200 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Tid120,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE51 OZS
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Tid
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2011 116,200 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 112,371 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2009 112,349 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 112,236 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 112,332 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 102,548 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2008 102,548 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 88,907 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 79,795 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Tid?

Based on 3,370 MOT tests across 440 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
9,627
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
440
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 227
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 130
position lamp(s) not working 89
parking brake recording little or no effort 83
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 82
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KE51 OZS is a 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Tid in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 120,300 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 SE Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 227 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KE51 OZS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 SE Tid typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Saab 9-3 SE Tid is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KE51 OZS?

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What year was KE51 OZS registered?

KE51 OZS is a 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Tid, first registered on 29 September 2001.

Is KE51 OZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE51 OZS shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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