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KV51 KHO

2001 Saab 9-3

Green Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,389 mi
Last recorded104,389 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 KHO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2011 104,389 miles

Both front tyres very close to limits recommend replacing Asap

Fail 4 Feb 2011 104,389 miles

Both front tyres very close to limits recommend replacing Asap

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 95,330 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 57,465 miles

Hand brake very sharp may need attention

Rear tyres worn on inner edges may need attention

Pass 29 Feb 2008 77,088 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 77,088 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 65,211 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 52,014 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 52,014 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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 KHO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KHO, 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 KHO registered?

KV51 KHO is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 November 2001.

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