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KX51 RKZ

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,583 mi
Last recorded105,583 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX51 RKZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2012 105,583 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2012 105,583 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 96,256 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 90,840 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 90,839 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 88,367 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres worn on edges

rear discs only braking on part of disc

Pass 24 Nov 2008 83,879 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 79,678 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 74,637 miles

BOTH SIDES FRONT TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGES.

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 RKZ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RKZ, 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 RKZ registered?

KX51 RKZ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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