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KV51 KLX

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

103,788 mi
Last recorded103,788 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 KLX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 103,788 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 103,788 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure brake pads seperating (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

footbrake travel

rear exhaust badly corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2017 101,312 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 99,653 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 99,653 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2013 88,703 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 80,904 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 77,675 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing uneven and cracking on sidewalls

Fail 12 Oct 2010 77,675 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing uneven and cracking on sidewalls

Pass 10 Oct 2009 74,223 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 70,575 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 65,188 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 59,471 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 KLX is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KLX, 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 KLX registered?

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

Is KV51 KLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV51 KLX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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