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KV51 EFM

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,520 mi
Last recorded130,520 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 EFM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2011 130,520 miles

front discs lipped

n-s-r tyre wearing unevenly

o-s steering rack mount area weakened

o-s-r tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 16 Dec 2010 119,029 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

osf seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 16 Dec 2009 112,017 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

steering rack area mounting points weakened on bulkhead

Pass 19 Dec 2008 105,056 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 105,056 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2007 98,267 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 98,267 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 93,040 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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KV51 EFM is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EFM, 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 KV51 EFM registered?

KV51 EFM is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 November 2001.

Is KV51 EFM safe to buy?

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