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EO51 LRJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

106,447 mi
Last recorded106,447 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 LRJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2016 106,447 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 105,033 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 105,033 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 101,820 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)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 101,820 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 92,381 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 79,774 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 73,189 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 63,336 miles

Rear exhaust clamp badly corroded.

Pass 16 Oct 2009 53,615 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 41,208 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 31,741 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 28,833 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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EO51 LRJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LRJ, 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 LRJ registered?

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

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