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KX51 RJV

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,503 mi
Last recorded142,503 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX51 RJV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2015 142,503 miles

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

oil leak

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 140,400 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Oct 2013 138,594 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 136,141 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 133,905 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 133,905 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 128,630 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 123,101 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 110,685 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 110,685 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 97,842 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 86,880 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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KX51 RJV is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KX51 RJV, 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 KX51 RJV registered?

KX51 RJV is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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