MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,894 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
engine light on
temp fuel cap fitted
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
engine light on
temp fuel cap fitted
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
front reg plate cracked
o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
temp fuel cap fitted
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
front reg plate cracked
o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
temp fuel cap fitted
Engine management light on
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Engine management light on
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
slight movement in steering rack bushes
Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
slight movement in steering rack bushes
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine light on
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine light on
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KV51 EKJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 EKJ, 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 EKJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 November 2001.
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