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KX51 WEK

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

162,502 mi
Last recorded162,502 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX51 WEK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2011 162,502 miles

N/S/F BRAKE DISC SLIGHTLY WARPED.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 8 Nov 2011 162,502 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

N/S/F BRAKE DISC SLIGHTLY WARPED.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 143,698 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 137,543 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 137,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 131,270 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 131,270 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Oct 2007 122,856 miles

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

exhaust clamp on rear silencer corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2007 122,856 miles

exhaust clamp on rear silencer corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2006 116,410 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 WEK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol 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 WEK, 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 WEK registered?

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

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