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KV51 EKY

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

151,320 mi
Last recorded151,320 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 EKY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2012 151,320 miles

drivers seat belt frayed

n/s/ shock damp

n/s/r tyre worn low

oil leak

slight play n/s/f ball joint

Pass 1 Nov 2011 142,064 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 142,055 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 127,661 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 127,661 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 24 Oct 2006 91,131 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 91,131 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 73,470 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 73,468 miles

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

Nearside 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.

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 EKY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 EKY, 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 EKY registered?

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

Is KV51 EKY safe to buy?

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