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KX51 RLV

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,796 mi
Last recorded130,796 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX51 RLV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2012 130,796 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 130,769 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 121,308 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 121,305 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Battery insecure

Pass 8 Jun 2009 112,501 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 112,500 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 105,238 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Jun 2008 105,238 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 96,295 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 87,284 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 RLV is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RLV, 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 RLV registered?

KX51 RLV is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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