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KV51 EHX

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,076 mi
Last recorded100,076 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 EHX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2015 100,076 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 96,743 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 95,551 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 23 Jan 2012 95,551 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 92,377 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 88,200 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Feb 2010 88,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 82,605 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 82,605 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 77,362 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Feb 2007 70,504 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Feb 2006 63,106 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 EHX is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 EHX, 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 EHX registered?

KV51 EHX is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 November 2001.

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The MOT history for KV51 EHX shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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