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OU51 KLA

2001 Saab 9-3

Green Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

157,227 mi
Last recorded157,227 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 KLA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 157,227 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

footbrake performance low at 53%

slight corrosion off side front inner wheel arch area

Fail 22 May 2017 157,227 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

footbrake performance low at 53%

slight corrosion off side front inner wheel arch area

Pass 23 Apr 2016 142,398 miles

Front both tyres worn heavily on edges

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

child seat fitted

Fail 28 Apr 2015 128,213 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 128,213 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 121,222 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 107,927 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 107,927 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 93,417 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 93,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge.

Pass 28 Oct 2011 74,811 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 72,118 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 67,282 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 64,452 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 60,120 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 55,879 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 49,474 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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OU51 KLA is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OU51 KLA, 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 OU51 KLA registered?

OU51 KLA is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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