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KW51 AOR

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

96,572 mi
Last recorded96,572 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW51 AOR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 May 2021 96,572 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe to front pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

chassis / inner wing patch welded

Fail 11 May 2021 96,567 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective cracked across full lamp pattern affected (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn x axle beam FRONT BUSH chalked up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn x axle FRONT BUSH chalked up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate inscription illegible laminate missing and letters damaged (0.1 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe to front pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

chassis / inner wing patch welded

Pass 9 Jul 2019 94,319 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 94,319 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning centre stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 92,852 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 May 2018 92,852 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at catalyst and front inter pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2014 91,591 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

both headlight lens damaged

both wipers split

exhaust centre flexy deteriated slightly

Fail 27 Mar 2014 91,591 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

management light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

both headlight lens damaged

both wipers split

exhaust centre flexy deteriated slightly

Pass 18 Mar 2013 88,642 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 88,642 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 83,754 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 80,354 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2011 80,354 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 70,179 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2009 70,165 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 59,952 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 50,194 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 42,848 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 42,848 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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KW51 AOR is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 KW51 AOR, 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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KW51 AOR is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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