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KV51 EHW

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2016
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

116,432 mi
Last recorded116,432 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 EHW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2015 116,432 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 111,206 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 103,772 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 96,313 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 89,446 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 82,250 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 71,392 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 56,398 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 26 Feb 2009 55,538 miles

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

front number plate has some damage

Pass 27 Feb 2008 40,404 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 40,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 33,848 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 27,665 miles

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

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

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 EHW is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 EHW, 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 EHW registered?

KV51 EHW is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 November 2001.

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The MOT history for KV51 EHW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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