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KJ51 FNK

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,947 mi
Last recorded90,947 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2011 90,947 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHT WEAR INSIDE EDGES

REAR BRAKE PADS LOOK LOW

SLIGHT LEAK FRONT EXHAUST

SLIGHT LEAK STEERING RACK

Fail 30 Sep 2011 90,947 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHT WEAR INSIDE EDGES

REAR BRAKE PADS LOOK LOW

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

SLIGHT LEAK FRONT EXHAUST

SLIGHT LEAK STEERING RACK

Pass 5 Oct 2010 86,783 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 82,357 miles

both front tyres low on egdes

Pass 10 Oct 2008 78,435 miles

brake pipes greased making inspection difficult

Pass 19 Oct 2007 74,493 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 74,493 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 70,393 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 59,266 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 59,266 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 FNK 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 70%.

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 FNK, 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 FNK registered?

KJ51 FNK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 November 2001.

Is KJ51 FNK safe to buy?

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