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EO51 LPL

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,484 mi
Last recorded69,484 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 LPL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 69,484 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 68,895 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 68,322 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 68,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 67,637 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 66,927 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 66,099 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 66,099 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 64,711 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 63,352 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 61,913 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 60,973 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2015 60,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 59,676 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 58,097 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 56,491 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2011 54,755 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 52,746 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 49,832 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 45,331 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 3 Nov 2008 45,331 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 40,307 miles

Nearside rear tyre slightly distorted

Pass 27 Oct 2006 34,650 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 28,764 miles

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

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

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

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

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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EO51 LPL is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EO51 LPL, 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 EO51 LPL registered?

EO51 LPL is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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The MOT history for EO51 LPL shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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