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KV51 KHM

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

121,564 mi
Last recorded121,564 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 KHM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2013 121,564 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust back box outter skin corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2013 121,564 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust back box outter skin corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2012 113,844 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 9 Nov 2011 113,310 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 106,896 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 101,468 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 95,536 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 88,026 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 82,632 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 KHM is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KHM, 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 KHM registered?

KV51 KHM is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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The MOT history for KV51 KHM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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