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KE51 XVY

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

95,843 mi
Last recorded95,843 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 95,843 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 95,835 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Arch And Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

OSR Arch corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 94,190 miles

OSR Corroded Behind Wheel Arch

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 92,690 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Shock Absorbers Corroded

Sill Covers Fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2023 92,690 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Shock Absorbers Corroded

Sill Covers Fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 91,229 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2022 91,229 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting Boot Floor (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 89,036 miles

Boot Floor Corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Sill Covers Fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 86,859 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust Corroded

Front Exhaust Clamp Corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 84,275 miles

Boot Floor Corroded

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Sill Covers Fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 84,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis And Inner Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Boot Floor Corroded

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Sill Covers Fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 81,317 miles

Engine Light On

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 76,351 miles

Rear Tyres Close To Limit And Uneven tread wear

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

Fail 9 Mar 2017 76,351 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Tyres Close To Limit And Uneven tread wear

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 72,156 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Uneven Rear tyre wear

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 66,795 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2015 66,791 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 61,206 miles

Front Tyres Wearing On Inside Edges

Rear Exhaust corroded

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

Sill Covers Fitted

Uneven NER Tyre Wear

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 55,882 miles

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

Rear Exhaust Section Deteriorated

Pass 15 Mar 2012 49,040 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 49,040 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 42,129 miles

front and o/s/r tyres cracking

Pass 6 Mar 2010 32,123 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 19,076 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 18,248 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 15,645 miles

advise bulkhead cracked and flexing at brake servo

Pass 23 Oct 2006 13,186 miles

advise bulkhead cracked and flexing at servo unit

Pass 27 Oct 2005 10,684 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 10,684 miles

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

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 XVY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 XVY, 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 XVY registered?

KE51 XVY is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is KE51 XVY safe to buy?

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