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K5 LXK

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

119,494 mi
Last recorded119,494 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 LXK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 119,494 miles

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor in number of places (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 119,457 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor area under seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 117,556 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 117,556 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 115,688 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 114,090 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2019 111,427 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 May 2019 111,427 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2018 106,041 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 98,613 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 90,971 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 80,968 miles

osr brake disc pitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 29 May 2014 70,889 miles

rear exhaust clamp poor

sill covers fitted

Pass 30 May 2013 62,294 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear exhaust clamp poor

Pass 1 Jun 2012 50,660 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 47,821 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2010 43,493 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 43,489 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 41,503 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 40,351 miles

both rear tyres feathered on inner edge

Pass 25 May 2007 38,390 miles

Both rear tyres feathering on inner edge.

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 May 2006 36,227 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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K5 LXK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 K5 LXK, 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 K5 LXK registered?

K5 LXK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 May 2001.

Is K5 LXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for K5 LXK shows 22 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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