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KV51 KKM

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

198,523 mi
Last recorded198,523 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 KKM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2013 198,523 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

engine management light on

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 5 Apr 2012 187,992 miles

EML light on

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

Nearside windscreen wiper blade has started to split

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2012 187,992 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

EML light on

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

Nearside windscreen wiper blade has started to split

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2011 169,873 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front tyres wearing on edges

n/s/f h/lamp wiper faulty

Fail 5 Apr 2011 169,866 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs worn

front tyres wearing on edges

n/s/f h/lamp wiper faulty

rear brake discs in a poor condition

slight brake judder on road test

Pass 6 Apr 2010 148,388 miles

handbrake travel high

n/s/f headlight glass cracked

slight brake judder

small chips in screen n/s

Pass 13 Mar 2009 122,620 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 93,900 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 93,900 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2007 71,123 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 69,655 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 56,167 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 KKM is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 KKM, 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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KV51 KKM is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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