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KE51 WPT

2001 Saab 9-3

Beige Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

144,268 mi
Last recorded144,268 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE51 WPT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 144,268 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread stepped

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 143,008 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2014 139,416 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f brake disc back plate corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2013 135,692 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brakes backing plates corroded

outer sill covers and front inner arch covers fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2012 131,353 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

kerb damage to outer wall n/s/f tyre

sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Oct 2012 131,341 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

kerb damage to outer wall n/s/f tyre

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2011 124,980 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 119,104 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 111,859 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 103,518 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 95,292 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 85,920 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 WPT is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 WPT, 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 WPT registered?

KE51 WPT is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 December 2001.

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