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KV51 KLE

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

89,359 mi
Last recorded89,359 miles
Recorded on26 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2015 89,359 miles

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

Oil leak

eml light is on

Fail 26 May 2015 89,359 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

eml light is on

Pass 14 May 2014 87,806 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 87,806 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 85,845 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 85,845 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

coolant level low

engine tappy

o/s/r inner tyre wall perishing

Pass 6 Jun 2012 85,301 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2012 85,301 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2011 83,977 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 81,105 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 77,140 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 73,753 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 73,573 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

O/S/R AND N/S/R TYRES OUTTER WALLS AND TREAD STARTING TO CRACK AND PERISH

REAR EXHAUST BOX CLAMP MISSING BUT NOT BLOWING

Fail 28 Nov 2006 66,474 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on the inside †recommend wheel geometry

Pass 28 Nov 2006 66,474 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on the inside †recommend wheel geometry

Pass 28 Nov 2005 57,233 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 57,228 miles

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

nearside and offside front wipers not clearing the screen efficiently

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 KLE is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 KLE, 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 KLE registered?

KV51 KLE is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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