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KV51 KKU

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,532 mi
Last recorded135,532 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 135,532 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 135,516 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 135,516 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 130,134 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

plastic sill covers fitted

rear exhaust sheild by fuel tank insecure

Pass 3 Jul 2014 126,773 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 118,034 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside and offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 29 Jun 2011 114,031 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 110,998 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 109,097 miles

Brake fluid dirty

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside rear tyre perished

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Slight oil leak from front of engine (oil filter area)

Fail 1 May 2009 109,097 miles

Brake fluid dirty

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside rear tyre perished

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Slight oil leak from front of engine (oil filter area)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 105,272 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 95,700 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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 KKU is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KKU, 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 KKU registered?

KV51 KKU is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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