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KT51 TVZ

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,282 mi
Last recorded120,282 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT51 TVZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 120,282 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 120,282 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 107,853 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 96,275 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 96,275 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 82,136 miles

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 82,134 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 2 Aug 2012 78,649 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres close to legal limit on inner edges

exhaust flexi pipe in poor condition

Pass 2 Aug 2012 78,649 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit on inner edges

exhaust flexi pipe in poor condition

Pass 12 Aug 2011 71,237 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 63,213 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 63,213 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 14 Aug 2009 54,532 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

flex in bulk head

Pass 14 Aug 2009 54,532 miles

flex in bulk head

Pass 21 Aug 2008 47,589 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 37,368 miles

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 29 Aug 2006 30,754 miles

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

tyres worn on edges

Pass 11 Aug 2005 23,924 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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KT51 TVZ 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 KT51 TVZ, 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 KT51 TVZ registered?

KT51 TVZ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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The MOT history for KT51 TVZ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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