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KX51 RNF

2001 Saab 9-3

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

120,774 mi
Last recorded120,774 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX51 RNF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2019 120,774 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded & outer skin lose

Fail 30 Nov 2019 120,774 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded & outer skin lose

Pass 7 Nov 2018 118,962 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 116,787 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 113,999 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 109,381 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 102,462 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 97,479 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 91,484 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 86,368 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 80,881 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 74,154 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 68,335 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 59,839 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 51,540 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 41,955 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 RNF is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 RNF, 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 RNF registered?

KX51 RNF is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 September 2001.

Is KX51 RNF safe to buy?

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