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KJ51 FNH

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,146 mi
Last recorded149,146 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 149,146 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2024 147,904 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2024 147,885 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn center bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2023 145,018 miles

Central exhaust mount defective

Front both Macpherson strut top mount bearings slight play

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2023 144,788 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to corrosion on brake hose ferrule (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed due to gas leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box has multiple leaks (6.1.2 (a))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded

both front top mounts slight play

Pass 4 Nov 2021 141,090 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

General underbody corrosion.

Rear Exhaust box outer skin corroded.

Fail 2 Nov 2021 141,090 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

General underbody corrosion.

Rear Exhaust box outer skin corroded.

Pass 6 May 2015 140,907 miles

all brake disc slightly corroded

different wheels fitted on retest

Fail 5 May 2015 140,907 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

all brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2014 132,603 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 27 Apr 2013 123,584 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 115,897 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Apr 2012 115,888 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 106,801 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 106,801 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 98,861 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 89,032 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 89,032 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 80,065 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 74,133 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 61,546 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 FNH is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 FNH, 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 FNH registered?

KJ51 FNH is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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