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KV51 EHL

2001 Saab 9-3

Beige Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

103,858 mi
Last recorded103,858 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 EHL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 103,858 miles

advise rear exhaust clamp

hand brake travel

Fail 9 Mar 2018 103,858 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

advise rear exhaust clamp

hand brake travel

Pass 24 Feb 2017 93,856 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 82,900 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 72,199 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 71,375 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 70,521 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 69,767 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 68,860 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 67,727 miles

nearside park brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Feb 2009 66,837 miles

slight front brake imbalance 20%

Pass 15 Feb 2008 65,706 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 64,516 miles

Nearside rear,offside rear and nearside front tyres cracking.

Pass 13 Feb 2006 63,383 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

off/side/rear tyre has cracks in side wall

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 EHL is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 EHL, 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 EHL registered?

KV51 EHL is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 December 2001.

Is KV51 EHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV51 EHL shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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