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KX51 WGY

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

159,160 mi
Last recorded159,160 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX51 WGY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 159,160 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front both front tyres wearing on shoulders

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 159,153 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.41mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front both front tyres wearing on shoulders

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 150,817 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Jan 2017 150,817 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle parking brake (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front arch liner fouling macpherson strut but causing any problems

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Dec 2015 133,687 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear both rear fog lamps work, this could cause, confusion to other drivers

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front seatbelt frayed

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 23 Dec 2015 133,685 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded on flex brake pipe (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded on flex brake pipe (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Upper Fuel pipe insecure fuel fill pipe (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear both rear fog lamps work, this could cause, confusion to other drivers

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front seatbelt frayed

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 121,738 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jan 2015 121,736 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2013 114,178 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear doors do not open from the inside (child locks present and active)

nearside rear minimal brake bind

Pass 17 Sep 2012 100,725 miles

HAZARDS WARNING LIGHT SWITCH LOOSE IN DASH

OFFSIDE FRONT SPRING HEAVILY CORRODED

Pass 14 Oct 2011 93,184 miles

REAR AND FRONT DISC'S POOR CONDITION

Pass 27 Sep 2010 84,326 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust shield insecure

Pass 24 Jul 2009 127,914 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 127,914 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust back box clamp broken

front brake discs worn low

offside front brake fluctuating

slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

stone chip in offside headlamp

Pass 15 Jul 2008 113,530 miles

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

rear brake discs slightly pitted

stone chip front screen

stone chip in offside headlamp

Pass 25 Jun 2007 94,399 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 94,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

child seat fitted to nearside rear at time of test

offside tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake discs slightly corroded and pitted

slight inbalance on front brake readings

Pass 29 Jun 2006 82,527 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Jun 2006 82,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 WGY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WGY, 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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KX51 WGY is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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