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KX51 VVO

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

229,336 mi
Last recorded229,336 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2012 229,336 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2012 229,336 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 214,430 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 192,182 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 171,678 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 171,678 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear disks corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2008 150,817 miles

o/s/r tyre badly worn

rear brake disks corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2007 132,980 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 113,844 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 113,604 miles

Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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)

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 VVO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VVO, 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 VVO registered?

KX51 VVO is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 November 2001.

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