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KX51 RKY

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,416 mi
Last recorded166,416 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2013 166,416 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 166,395 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 154,593 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 145,836 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 145,829 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 140,014 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 140,014 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 130,676 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 119,940 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 106,962 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 96,391 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 84,953 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 RKY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RKY, 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 RKY registered?

KX51 RKY is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 September 2001.

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