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OU51 KME

2001 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,547 mi
Last recorded57,547 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2008
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo86,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 KME
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Turbo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2008 57,547 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 47,870 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 47,865 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 43,048 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag warning lamp staying on

corrosion on exhaust

nearside outer sill area damaged & repaired

nearside park brake reading slightly low, lever sticking

oil leak

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Turbo?

Based on 2,405 MOT tests across 542 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
7,807
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
542
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 115
position lamp(s) not working 55
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
Registration plate lamp not working 38
brake disc excessively pitted 37
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OU51 KME is a 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 86,034 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 SE Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 115 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OU51 KME, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 SE Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Saab 9-3 SE Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OU51 KME registered?

OU51 KME is a 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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