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KJ51 BVT

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,323 mi
Last recorded115,323 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 BVT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 115,323 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust Box Deteriorated

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 May 2016 115,061 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 May 2016 115,047 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage missing Offside front (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 114,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. right hand side of speedo (6.7.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

corrosion in offside rear inner wheel arch

nearside headlight aim has not been tested

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake pads worn

Pass 12 Mar 2015 108,575 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system poor condition

Fail 10 Mar 2015 108,575 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system poor condition

Pass 10 Mar 2014 102,274 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

o/s/f tyre wall damaged

Fail 10 Mar 2014 102,274 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

o/s/f tyre wall damaged

Pass 7 Mar 2013 96,177 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2012 91,184 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 91,180 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

At the time of test the engine management light was on

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 86,654 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 80,733 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2010 80,733 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 74,569 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 69,152 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 62,621 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 56,406 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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KJ51 BVT is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KJ51 BVT, 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 BVT registered?

KJ51 BVT is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 December 2001.

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