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KX51 RKJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,611 mi
Last recorded102,611 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX51 RKJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2015 102,611 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leaks at engine area.exhaust corroding.body damage at front.

Pass 6 May 2014 99,386 miles

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

oil leaks at engine area.heat sheild loose at turbo.

Pass 27 May 2013 96,205 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

oil leaks at engine area.rear exhaust box splitting.clutch operation rough.

Fail 22 May 2013 96,192 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

oil leaks at engine area.rear exhaust box splitting.clutch operation rough.

Pass 21 May 2012 93,458 miles

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

both rear tyres worn heavly on inner edges.

Pass 23 May 2011 89,209 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 89,160 miles

Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r tyre perrished

Pass 25 May 2010 83,860 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 83,828 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 May 2009 78,422 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 May 2008 74,893 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 62,475 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 62,475 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 47,790 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 47,790 miles

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

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 RKJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KX51 RKJ, 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 RKJ registered?

KX51 RKJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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