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KV51 KKW

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

94,799 mi
Last recorded94,799 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2016 94,799 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 91,370 miles

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

Nearside and offside wiper has slight deteriorated

Pass 16 Oct 2014 86,892 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2013 82,553 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 82,553 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 78,578 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2012 78,578 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2011 75,006 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 72,367 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 69,180 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 65,263 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 61,155 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 57,394 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 KKW 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 84.6%.

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 KKW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KV51 KKW registered?

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

Is KV51 KKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV51 KKW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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