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KV51 LHH

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,879 mi
Last recorded113,879 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 LHH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2021 113,879 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front off side strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 112,848 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 112,822 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 111,415 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 108,883 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 106,736 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2017 106,771 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 104,509 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 102,007 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 98,301 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 95,782 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 93,153 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 91,038 miles

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 12 Dec 2011 90,973 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 87,766 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 84,093 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 78,480 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 68,844 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 57,142 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 50,881 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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KV51 LHH is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KV51 LHH, 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 KV51 LHH registered?

KV51 LHH is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 December 2001.

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