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KV51 KHR

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

150,923 mi
Last recorded150,923 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 KHR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2013 150,923 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing low.

Pass 29 Sep 2012 149,331 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge.

Pass 22 Oct 2011 148,523 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 148,485 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 145,782 miles

all brake discs corroded

o/s/r tyre wearing off on inner edge

slight left in steering column

smokey from cold

Fail 29 Sep 2010 145,782 miles

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

all brake discs corroded

o/s/r tyre wearing off on inner edge

slight left in steering column

smokey from cold

Fail 8 Oct 2009 144,856 miles

NOTE engine oil level topped up 1.5 litres 5w/40

NOTE plastic covers fitted

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

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

Oil leak

STRONGLY ADVISE o/s rear tyre wearing low on inner edge, replace

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

check front brakes, o/s slightly slow to release

damage to windscreen

o/s & n/s rear brake hose metal ferrules starting to rust

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

slight movement in steering column, adjustable type

Pass 8 Oct 2009 144,856 miles

NOTE engine oil level topped up 1.5 litres 5w/40

NOTE plastic covers fitted

Oil leak

STRONGLY ADVISE o/s rear tyre wearing low on inner edge, replace

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

check front brakes, o/s slightly slow to release

damage to windscreen

o/s & n/s rear brake hose metal ferrules starting to rust

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

slight movement in steering column, adjustable type

Pass 14 Oct 2008 142,468 miles

Advise check condition and operation of handbrake system

Nearside rear brake hose ferrule corroded

Offside rear brake hose ferrule corroded

Rear silencer clamp corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2008 142,466 miles

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

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

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

Advise check condition and operation of handbrake system

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside rear brake hose ferrule corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside rear brake hose ferrule corroded

Rear silencer clamp corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2007 137,774 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Oct 2007 137,774 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 125,252 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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KV51 KHR is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KHR, 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 KHR registered?

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

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