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EO51 LPV

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

169,465 mi
Last recorded169,465 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 LPV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 169,465 miles
Fail 28 May 2018 149,465 miles

Front Direction indicator not working both and rear both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner flitch behind the wheel (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner flitch behind the wheel (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2016 167,767 miles

Nearside Front wing mirror glass missing

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2016 167,767 miles

Nearside Front wing mirror glass missing

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2015 164,451 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

engine oil over full

Fail 16 Mar 2015 164,450 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

engine oil over full

Pass 14 Nov 2013 160,914 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 160,914 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 Nov 2012 156,269 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on

Pass 15 Nov 2012 156,269 miles

engine management light on

Fail 17 Dec 2011 150,795 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2011 150,795 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 141,054 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 130,443 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2009 130,340 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPE FLEXI HOSE FERRULES BADLY CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER CORRODED

Pass 12 Dec 2008 119,751 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear flexi ferruels corroded

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape and perished

Fail 12 Dec 2008 119,751 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear flexi ferruels corroded

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape and perished

Pass 17 Nov 2007 107,121 miles

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

inner shoulder of near side front tyre showing signs of abnormal wear but not yet exposing cords or ply

Pass 12 Dec 2006 95,758 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 85,846 miles

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

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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EO51 LPV is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EO51 LPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EO51 LPV registered?

EO51 LPV is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is EO51 LPV safe to buy?

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