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KE51 WMF

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,461 mi
Last recorded121,461 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE51 WMF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2019 121,461 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material - rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 111,864 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 111,649 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 102,196 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 98,659 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 98,659 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 95,494 miles

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

engine light is on

Pass 13 Jun 2014 94,046 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 94,043 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

both front struts corroded

both front tyres worn on edges

exhaust centre pipe mount broken

exhaust system poor

rear number plate poor

service light on

stonechips in screen

Pass 8 Jan 2013 91,137 miles

Center exhaust mount is broken off but still supporting exhaust,

Engine oil on minimum

Offside rear brake hose ferule heavily corroded,

Rear number plate delaminating,

Steering lock is not locking in,

Fail 7 Jan 2013 91,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Center exhaust mount is broken off but still supporting exhaust,

Engine oil on minimum

Offside rear brake hose ferule heavily corroded,

Rear number plate delaminating,

Steering lock is not locking in,

Pass 21 Dec 2011 87,647 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 87,647 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 82,656 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Corrosion to offside rear brake disc.

Small stone chips in windscreen driver view.

Pass 6 Jan 2010 77,517 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 70,943 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 67,795 miles

REAR SILENCER BRACKET CORODED

Pass 5 Jan 2007 60,927 miles

N/S/R TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 4 Apr 2006 53,935 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 49,151 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 WMF is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KE51 WMF, 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 WMF registered?

KE51 WMF is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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