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KV51 EHP

2001 Saab 9-3

Green Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

149,212 mi
Last recorded149,212 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 EHP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 149,212 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 149,203 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 141,621 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 133,312 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on

Fail 5 Sep 2013 133,309 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on

Pass 7 Sep 2012 128,062 miles

2 front wiper blades splitting

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nsf tyre worn on edges

Fail 6 Sep 2012 128,062 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

2 front wiper blades splitting

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nsf tyre worn on edges

Pass 5 Sep 2011 119,655 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2011 119,590 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 112,473 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2010 112,473 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 104,680 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 104,680 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 97,771 miles

Front shock absorbers corroded

Offside rear flexi hose corroded

Turbo heat sheild loose

Undersheild damaged

Fail 26 Aug 2008 97,771 miles

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

Exhaust sheild loose

Front shock absorbers corroded

Offide front tyre 1.8mm, close to legal limit 1.6mm

Offside rear flexi hose corroded

Turbo heat sheild loose

Undersheild damaged

Pass 13 Aug 2007 92,495 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 85,517 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 EHP is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 KV51 EHP, 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 EHP registered?

KV51 EHP is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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