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KE51 WMJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,069 mi
Last recorded148,069 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE51 WMJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2013 148,069 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 145,836 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2012 145,836 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 142,851 miles

n/s mirror glass cracked

n/s/r wheel arch starting to corrode

surface rust on all brake discs

Fail 15 Sep 2011 142,845 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

n/s mirror glass cracked

n/s/r wheel arch starting to corrode

surface rust on all brake discs

Pass 2 Sep 2010 140,063 miles

air bag light on

engine management light on

n/s mirror glass cracked

slight mark on screen

surface rust on brake discs

Pass 27 Jul 2009 127,244 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 126,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 107,123 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 88,413 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 66,713 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 61,795 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 WMJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WMJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KE51 WMJ registered?

KE51 WMJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 December 2001.

Is KE51 WMJ safe to buy?

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