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OU51 KLZ

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,218 mi
Last recorded107,218 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 KLZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2013 107,218 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 107,211 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 101,375 miles

both front shock absorbers are in poor condition

heat sheild over center exhaust pipe is insecure

Fail 25 Jun 2012 101,375 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front shock absorbers are in poor condition

heat sheild over center exhaust pipe is insecure

Pass 27 Jun 2011 95,633 miles

Front wiper blades starting to split

Heat shield resting on exhaust system

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Slight play at the top of the steering column

Fail 27 Jun 2011 95,633 miles

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

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

Front wiper blades starting to split

Heat shield resting on exhaust system

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Slight play at the top of the steering column

Pass 28 Jun 2010 90,326 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 83,637 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edges. both rear tyres worn on inners. small damage to sidewall on n/s/f tyre.

Pass 27 Jun 2008 77,770 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 71,539 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 71,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 64,913 miles

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

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 KLZ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OU51 KLZ, 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 KLZ registered?

OU51 KLZ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is OU51 KLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU51 KLZ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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