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KJ51 BLZ

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,349 mi
Last recorded119,349 miles
Recorded on23 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 BLZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2014 119,349 miles

hand brake close to limits of reserve travel

slight blow in exhaust, whole system has some rust

some play o/s/f lower suspension ball joint, will require attention soon.

tyre pressures, look low?

Pass 4 Jun 2013 116,796 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 116,796 miles

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

bonet catch requires attention

minor exhaust leak from rear silencer

o/s/r brake requires attention

park brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 21 Jun 2012 113,157 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 105,858 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Jun 2010 94,504 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2010 94,504 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2009 80,541 miles

bonnet safety catch stiff

wiper blades split

Pass 16 Jun 2008 65,407 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 65,310 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 56,697 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 50,395 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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KJ51 BLZ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KJ51 BLZ, 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 KJ51 BLZ registered?

KJ51 BLZ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 December 2001.

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