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KV51 KMF

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

126,981 mi
Last recorded126,981 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2014 126,981 miles

EML LIGHT ON

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 13 Jun 2014 126,981 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

EML LIGHT ON

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 123,658 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 117,835 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 112,896 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 106,772 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 100,992 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 93,899 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 79,965 miles

centre exhaust mount corroded

handbrake travel high

Pass 31 Jan 2006 66,822 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 KMF is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KMF, 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 KMF registered?

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

Is KV51 KMF safe to buy?

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