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KV51 EKH

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

132,167 mi
Last recorded132,167 miles
Recorded on12 May 2021
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 EKH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2021 132,167 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 130,804 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 130,480 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust box deteriorated.

Pass 1 May 2018 128,590 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2018 128,586 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 125,059 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 125,054 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 122,626 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust system rusty

Fail 5 Apr 2016 122,626 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 120,018 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

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

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2014 116,964 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear 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 Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

rear exhast box corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2014 116,956 miles

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear exhast box corroded

front pads cracked /split

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear 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 Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

handbrake cables split/corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2013 114,130 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 114,130 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 112,217 miles

parking brake shoes noisey when operated on tester

rear brake disc.s rusted on inner surfaces nearside/offside

rear service brake imbalance high 25%

rear silancer box rusted not blowing

Fail 26 Apr 2011 105,925 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 105,925 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 101,947 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2010 101,947 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 97,156 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 97,156 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 92,656 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2006 69,230 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)

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

front washers 50% blocked

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 EKH is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 EKH, 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 EKH is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 November 2001.

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