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KX51 RLU

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

134,553 mi
Last recorded134,553 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX51 RLU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 134,553 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 130,713 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 130,689 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 126,039 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 121,417 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 117,275 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 112,684 miles

N/S door mirror partially missing

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

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

Fail 17 May 2011 112,684 miles

N/S door mirror partially missing

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 106,696 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 97,766 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 97,766 miles

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

Wipers smear

Pass 6 Jun 2008 87,319 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 6 Jun 2008 87,319 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 73,270 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2006 55,799 miles

rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

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 RLU is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel 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 RLU, 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 RLU registered?

KX51 RLU is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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