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KE51 WLU

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

152,698 mi
Last recorded152,698 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE51 WLU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 152,698 miles

Nearside Rear Brake ferrule corrosion

Offside Rear Brake ferrule corrosion

Fail 6 Jul 2018 152,698 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake ferrule corrosion

Offside Rear Brake ferrule corrosion

Pass 8 May 2017 152,443 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 139,784 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2015 139,784 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Track rod end fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2014 130,404 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management fault light on

front + rear number plates poor condition

no exhaust clamp fitted - centre to rear

Fail 9 May 2014 130,404 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management fault light on

front + rear number plates poor condition

no exhaust clamp fitted - centre to rear

rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 8 May 2013 120,372 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

hand brake travel high - BORDERLINE PASS

nearside front tyre worn very low on edges - BORDERLINE PASS

nearside rear tyre wearing low inner tread + uneven

offside front tyre worn low inner tread

rear exhaust clamp not fitted

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 9 May 2012 114,054 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front and rear number plates slightly delaminated

Pass 11 May 2011 109,008 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Fail 10 May 2011 108,991 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2010 101,443 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 92,650 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 10 May 2008 76,967 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 75,144 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 72,458 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 66,766 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 WLU is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WLU, 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 WLU is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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