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KV51 EJO

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,411 mi
Last recorded150,411 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2014 150,411 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2014 150,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 137,904 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 132,859 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 122,688 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 111,701 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 104,467 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 99,595 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 89,416 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 89,413 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear discs corroding + pads 80% worn

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 EJO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EJO, 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 EJO registered?

KV51 EJO is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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