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KV51 KHT

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

122,211 mi
Last recorded122,211 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 KHT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 122,211 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 122,208 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 96,447 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 95,784 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

nearside front fog lamp glass broken

Pass 28 May 2014 94,544 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

nearside front fog lamp broken

offside rear tyre cracking

wipers starting to split(clearing screen ok)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 91,223 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 83,164 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 72,489 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 63,372 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 57,485 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

rear exhaust shield adrift

Pass 24 Nov 2007 52,620 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

rear exhaust heatshield adrift

Pass 20 Nov 2006 46,875 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 45,346 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 KHT is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 KHT, 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 KHT registered?

KV51 KHT is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 November 2001.

Is KV51 KHT safe to buy?

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