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KX51 WEF

2001 Saab 9-3 SE Tid

Beige Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

139,766 mi
Last recorded139,766 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Tid120,300 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX51 WEF
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Tid
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2013 139,766 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

exhaust corroding

front discs lipped

offside headlamp beam immage deteriated

rear chassis has light corrosion

rear discs lightly scored

rear exhaust joint has a blow

Fail 11 Feb 2013 139,758 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

exhaust corroding

front discs lipped

offside headlamp beam immage deteriated

rear chassis has light corrosion

rear discs lightly scored

rear exhaust joint has a blow

Pass 23 Apr 2012 135,841 miles

corrosion on rear chassis rails

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

centre/rear exhaust clamp missing

small bulge in nearside front tyre,inner sidewall

Fail 23 Apr 2012 135,841 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

centre/rear exhaust clamp missing

corrosion on rear chassis rails

small bulge in nearside front tyre,inner sidewall

Pass 12 Apr 2011 129,978 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre perishing and wearing unevenly

unable to fully inspect engine compartment due to undertray fitted

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to covers fitted

Fail 12 Apr 2011 129,978 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

nearside rear tyre perishing and wearing unevenly

unable to fully inspect engine compartment due to undertray fitted

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2010 123,702 miles

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

both front tyres worn smooth on inner edge(raised tread)

corrosion on both rear chassis rails

offside rear tyre worn unevenly and close to minimum tread depth

unable to fully inspect both outer sills due to covers fitted

unable to fully inspect underneath of engine compartment due to undertray fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2009 114,971 miles

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

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

engine under tray fitted not allowing full inspection on under engine area

high travel on hand brake

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

oil level low

unable to fully inspect rear brake pipes due to heat shield fitted

unable to inspect outer sils due to covers fitted

Fail 24 Apr 2009 114,971 miles

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

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

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

engine under tray fitted not allowing full inspection on under engine area

high travel on hand brake

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

oil level low

unable to fully inspect rear brake pipes due to heat shield fitted

unable to inspect outer sils due to covers fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2007 103,556 miles

slight leak from both rear shock absorbers

unable to inspect under vehicle due to cover fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2006 94,679 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

turbo heat sheild loose. †both front tyres worn on outter edges. †nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge. †

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Tid?

Based on 3,370 MOT tests across 440 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
9,627
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
440
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 227
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 130
position lamp(s) not working 89
parking brake recording little or no effort 83
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 82
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KX51 WEF is a 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Tid in Beige with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 120,300 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 Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 227 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KX51 WEF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was KX51 WEF registered?

KX51 WEF is a 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Tid, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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