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KV51 KME

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

81,012 mi
Last recorded81,012 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 81,012 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 74,087 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 74,087 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 67,073 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 56,931 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 56,931 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 56,392 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 56,062 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen chipped

Pass 8 Dec 2017 55,297 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 55,031 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 54,856 miles

All tyres cracking and perishing

Pass 26 Sep 2014 54,176 miles

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

all tyres slightly perished and cracking on the side walls

e.m light on dash

no steering lock. not sure if fitted as standerd

Pass 27 Sep 2013 53,704 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

all tyres cracking on sidewalls more so rears

engine light on dash came on after emissions test

Pass 24 Sep 2012 51,804 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 51,201 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 49,479 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 49,135 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 48,371 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 46,445 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 KME is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 KME, 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 KME registered?

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

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The MOT history for KV51 KME shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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