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KV51 KJX

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,311 mi
Last recorded125,311 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2011 125,311 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

advise both front tyres worn close to limit and worn on both edges

advise engine management light on

advise exhaust heat sheild insecure

Fail 2 Dec 2011 125,310 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

advise both front tyres worn close to limit and worn on both edges

advise engine management light on

advise exhaust heat sheild insecure

advise front brake discs pitted

Pass 19 Nov 2010 120,343 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

advise engnie management light on

advise exhaust heat sheild insecure

advise front brake discs corroded worn and o/s/f brake discs scored

Fail 18 Nov 2010 120,341 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise engnie management light on

advise exhaust heat sheild insecure

advise front brake discs corroded worn and o/s/f brake discs scored

Pass 30 Nov 2009 115,904 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

advise brake discs worn and pitted

advise crack in screen outside swept area

advise o/s/r brake slightly binding

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 111,989 miles

FRONT PADS WORN LOW

FRONT SCREEN DAMAGED

FRONT WIPERS POOR

O/S REAR INDICATOR BULB POOR

Pass 30 Nov 2007 107,593 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 97,346 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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KV51 KJX is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KJX, 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 KJX registered?

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

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