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KV51 EFE

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,276 mi
Last recorded51,276 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 EFE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 22 May 2019 51,276 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 51,070 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 50,746 miles

Engine management light on.

Pass 14 Jun 2016 50,155 miles

Engine management light on.

Pass 3 Jun 2015 49,732 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 49,132 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 47,785 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 46,713 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 45,195 miles

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

Rear exhaust clamp requires replacement very soon.

Pass 11 Jun 2010 42,834 miles

REAR EXHAUST CLAMP IS RUSTY

Pass 10 Jun 2009 41,524 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 39,624 miles

Nearside front tyre tread worn to 2mm.

Nearside rear tyre tread worn to 1.60mm on inner edge.

Offside rear tyre tread worn to 2.50mm on inner edge.

Pass 24 May 2007 36,948 miles

off side washer jet poor spray / rear tyres inner eage wearing

Pass 16 Jun 2006 34,672 miles

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

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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KV51 EFE is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KV51 EFE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KV51 EFE registered?

KV51 EFE is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 November 2001.

Is KV51 EFE safe to buy?

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