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EO51 LRA

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

60,354 mi
Last recorded60,354 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 LRA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2014 60,354 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 58,189 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 53,558 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 49,282 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 45,804 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 44,115 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 44,115 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 39,788 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Mar 2008 39,783 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 36,828 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 31,701 miles

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

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

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 LRA is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LRA, 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 LRA registered?

EO51 LRA is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 November 2001.

Is EO51 LRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO51 LRA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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