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RK51 XRG

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

87,134 mi
Last recorded87,134 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 XRG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 87,134 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear back box deteriorated

Fail 2 Dec 2025 87,134 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear back box deteriorated

Pass 13 Jul 2023 75,363 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 63,730 miles

Central to rear exhaust box clamp corroded

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 59,195 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Inner joint has slight movement (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 59,192 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 57,005 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement middle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 53,778 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 53,035 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 52,360 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 51,681 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 50,813 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 50,088 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 48,597 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 45,207 miles

Advise:battery sercurity

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 41,852 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 38,567 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 34,061 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 31,410 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 27,973 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 23,203 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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RK51 XRG is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 RK51 XRG, 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 RK51 XRG registered?

RK51 XRG is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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