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OU51 KLM

2001 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

86,665 mi
Last recorded86,665 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 KLM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 86,665 miles

Main and rear brake pipes are corroded

Offside Front Tyre is worn close to the legal limit

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 May 2017 85,085 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2017 85,085 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2016 82,874 miles

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

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

advise fuel fliter slight corrosion

advise o/s/r tyre poor condition small cracks

Fail 9 May 2016 82,873 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

advise fuel fliter slight corrosion

advise o/s/r tyre poor condition small cracks

Pass 11 May 2015 80,476 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside parking brake effort low

Fail 11 May 2015 80,476 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

nearside parking brake effort low

Pass 13 May 2014 74,947 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 69,246 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2012 63,472 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 57,427 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 57,427 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 50,612 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 44,946 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 39,973 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 35,186 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 27,547 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 23,025 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2005 23,025 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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OU51 KLM is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KLM, 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 KLM registered?

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

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