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KE51 XWL

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,241 mi
Last recorded103,241 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE51 XWL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2013 103,241 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 101,186 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 12 Mar 2012 101,186 miles

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 Mar 2011 98,951 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 98,951 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

possible fault with high riser bulb

Pass 27 Jan 2010 95,161 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 87,455 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 71,781 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 55,936 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 42,251 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 XWL is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XWL, 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 XWL registered?

KE51 XWL is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 November 2001.

Is KE51 XWL safe to buy?

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