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KV51 KKY

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

162,142 mi
Last recorded162,142 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 KKY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 162,142 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 149,122 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 134,097 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 122,073 miles

both front tyres very slightly worn on the inside edge

Pass 31 May 2012 107,768 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 107,168 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 89,198 miles

front brake disces worn

Pass 29 May 2010 69,726 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 51,592 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 May 2008 45,218 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 May 2008 45,218 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nsr tyre worn inner edge

Pass 22 May 2007 38,102 miles

screen chipped zone A

Pass 25 May 2006 29,102 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 KKY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel 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 KKY, 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 KKY registered?

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

Is KV51 KKY safe to buy?

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