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KE51 LBZ

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

141,370 mi
Last recorded141,370 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE51 LBZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2014 141,370 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 135,918 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 125,917 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 125,917 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 110,211 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

engine oil level on minimum

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to covers fitted

Fail 21 Feb 2011 110,211 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres wearing on edges

engine oil level on minimum

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2010 99,896 miles

exhaust system corroded

n/s/r tyre badly un-evenly worn close to limit ( strongly advise replacement )

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads low

unable to inspect outer sills due to covers fitted

Fail 25 Jan 2010 99,791 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

exhaust system corroded

n/s/r tyre badly un-evenly worn close to limit ( strongly advise replacement )

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads low

unable to inspect outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2008 84,063 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r shock absorber damped

Fail 14 Nov 2008 83,982 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r shock absorber damped

Pass 7 Nov 2007 73,544 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 59,988 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 59,978 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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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KE51 LBZ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KE51 LBZ, 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 KE51 LBZ registered?

KE51 LBZ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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