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EO51 LRU

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

114,205 mi
Last recorded114,205 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 114,205 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 114,135 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 106,394 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear brake discs corroding

Pass 15 Sep 2016 99,557 miles

plastic covers fitted to outer body sills.

Pass 22 Aug 2015 98,451 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread slightly worn/distorted on the inner edge

Offside Rear tyre tread slightly worn on the inner egde

Pass 14 Aug 2014 94,600 miles

nearside rear brake disc corroded.

Pass 12 Aug 2013 88,168 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 83,870 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 77,905 miles

off side rear chassis rusty and weak near coil spring

rear brake discs worn and rusty

slight blow from rear exhaust boaderline pass

Pass 8 Sep 2010 69,969 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 64,768 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 62,255 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 62,251 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2007 57,765 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 49,962 miles

abs lamp and engine manegemant lamp illuminated on dash †

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 LRU is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LRU, 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 LRU registered?

EO51 LRU is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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