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KX51 XRJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

152,032 mi
Last recorded152,032 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX51 XRJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 152,032 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear tyre is worn unevenly on inner tread

Fail 12 Dec 2018 152,032 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear tyre is worn unevenly on inner tread

Pass 13 Dec 2017 147,073 miles

Central stop light not working

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 141,660 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 136,445 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo area (7.1.2)

nearside mirror glass missing

oil leak from engine

rear axle beam corroded

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

Pass 11 Dec 2014 128,167 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 119,472 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 119,463 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 109,419 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 101,831 miles

movement in steering rack mouting bushes

n/s front tyre showing signs of wear on outer edge

o/s front inner drive shaft gaiter leaking

Fail 20 Jan 2012 101,820 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

movement in steering rack mouting bushes

n/s front tyre showing signs of wear on outer edge

o/s front inner drive shaft gaiter leaking

Pass 25 Jan 2011 94,353 miles

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

o/s inner drive shaft gaiter leaking

o/s rear light lens cracked

Fail 24 Jan 2011 94,345 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

o/s inner drive shaft gaiter leaking

o/s rear light lens cracked

Pass 22 Jan 2010 86,692 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2010 86,692 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 75,497 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

near side and offside wipers in poor condiction .washer weak

Pass 26 Sep 2007 65,324 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 65,315 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2006 57,094 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 57,094 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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KX51 XRJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XRJ, 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 XRJ registered?

KX51 XRJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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