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KV51 KLS

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

115,405 mi
Last recorded115,405 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 115,405 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2018 115,390 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 113,157 miles

Oil leak ()

Over Sills Fitted To Vehicle

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Oct 2016 108,756 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2016 108,752 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2015 104,176 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 104,172 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 99,836 miles

brake resvoir low level

exhaust corroded

suspension bushes perished

Pass 27 Nov 2013 92,440 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 85,441 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 79,718 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 72,791 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 64,983 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 59,772 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

slight play in o/s/f top suspension mounting

Pass 8 Dec 2007 55,619 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 50,234 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 45,165 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 KLS 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 82.4%.

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 KLS, 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 KLS registered?

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

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