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KE51 WLK

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

114,396 mi
Last recorded114,396 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE51 WLK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2016 114,396 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at bulk head (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 107,020 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 100,797 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2014 100,768 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2012 89,845 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 79,581 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 77,463 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge poss track out ??

slight distortion n.s.f. brake disc

suspect enging burning oil ??

Pass 28 Sep 2010 73,161 miles

noise from o.s.f. strut top mounting ???

Pass 26 Sep 2009 69,778 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Sep 2009 69,777 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 53,939 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 42,710 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 35,680 miles

rear tyres 2mm

Pass 20 Oct 2005 31,345 miles

rear tyre treads unevan wear and slightly distorted

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 WLK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WLK, 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 WLK registered?

KE51 WLK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is KE51 WLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE51 WLK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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