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KV51 EKG

2001 Saab 9-3

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

108,909 mi
Last recorded108,909 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 EKG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 108,909 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 105,987 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 105,095 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 104,169 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 104,161 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 101,157 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced 50% Inoperative (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 101,157 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced 50% Inoperative (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 98,748 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 98,748 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 98,748 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 94,655 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 94,655 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 87,461 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn inner edges

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2014 78,937 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 78,937 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 68,868 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 62,222 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 62,064 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre getting close to wear indicators outer edge.

Pass 3 Dec 2009 61,700 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 60,072 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 55,241 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 55,241 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Nov 2006 52,078 miles

screen chipped zone A less than 10.00mm

wiper blades poor

Pass 22 Nov 2005 51,362 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 EKG is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 EKG, 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 EKG registered?

KV51 EKG is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 November 2001.

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