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KV51 EKB

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

167,712 mi
Last recorded167,712 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 EKB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2011 167,712 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 167,708 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 160,356 miles

both front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 9 Sep 2009 151,461 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

o-s-f tyre worn on inner edge

slight run-out on n-s-f brake

Fail 8 Sep 2009 151,459 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

o-s-f tyre worn on inner edge

slight run-out on n-s-f brake

Pass 9 Sep 2008 144,346 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 144,346 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 139,925 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)

offside rear tyre inner sidewall worn

Fail 14 Aug 2007 139,925 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside rear tyre inner sidewall worn

Pass 6 Sep 2006 132,447 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2006 132,447 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2005 114,539 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2005 114,539 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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KV51 EKB is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 EKB, 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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KV51 EKB is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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