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KX51 RKU

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

166,646 mi
Last recorded166,646 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX51 RKU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 166,646 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2016 166,646 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2015 158,226 miles

Offside Rear tyre deteriated

Fail 18 Aug 2015 158,226 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear tyre deteriated

Pass 22 Aug 2014 148,382 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 148,382 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 137,134 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 128,976 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 120,930 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 113,350 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 105,336 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 98,557 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre on 2mm

o/s/f tyre on 4mm and bolt in tread (has punctured)

stone chip on o/s headlight

Fail 7 Oct 2008 98,557 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/f tyre on 2mm

o/s/f tyre on 4mm and bolt in tread (has punctured)

stone chip on o/s headlight

Pass 8 Oct 2007 89,133 miles

corrosion present on n/s strut

stone chip on o/s headlight

Pass 26 Sep 2006 75,278 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 RKU is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RKU, 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 RKU registered?

KX51 RKU is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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