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KE51 WMC

2001 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

131,117 mi
Last recorded131,117 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 131,117 miles

back box corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2019

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 May 2018 143,214 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 121,422 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres worn slightly on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front door mirror finisher missing

Rear exhaust back box corroded but not blowing

oil leak from engine

Fail 27 Feb 2017 121,422 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres worn slightly on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front door mirror finisher missing

Rear exhaust back box corroded but not blowing

oil leak from engine

Pass 24 Sep 2015 111,391 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 111,391 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/45/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 111,205 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 109,814 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 105,844 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 101,297 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 98,975 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 96,793 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 86,298 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 79,531 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 71,109 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 WMC is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WMC, 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 WMC is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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