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KJ51 FKZ

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,674 mi
Last recorded96,674 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 FKZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 96,674 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 96,674 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2017 94,527 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 94,526 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 87,393 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 81,425 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 75,504 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 71,594 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 70,631 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 66,880 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 9 Dec 2009 66,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake pads wearing thin

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 6 Oct 2008 62,903 miles

offside washer jets weak

slight lift in both front bottom ball joint when car jacked up - no movement when weight on wheels

Fail 6 Oct 2008 62,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside washer jets weak

slight lift in both front bottom ball joint when car jacked up - no movement when weight on wheels

Pass 5 Oct 2007 60,387 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 57,372 miles

n/s/f A.B.S wiring loom adrift.

Fail 13 Oct 2006 57,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f A.B.S wiring loom adrift.

Pass 13 Oct 2005 55,456 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 55,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

off side rear disc has surface rust

off side rear tyre has a small cut in side wall

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 FKZ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver 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 FKZ, 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 FKZ registered?

KJ51 FKZ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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