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KV51 LHN

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

131,586 mi
Last recorded131,586 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 LHN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2011 131,586 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 122,460 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 112,582 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear brake disc's are pitted

Pass 18 Jul 2008 105,314 miles

rear exhaust clamp is missing but system is still secure

Fail 17 Jul 2008 105,314 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres are wearing on inner & outer edges

both rear flexi farrals are corroded

front & rear brake disc's are worn & pitted

rear exhaust clamp is missing but system is still secure

Pass 19 Dec 2007 102,977 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 93,502 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 83,214 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres cutting out

n/s/f tyre cut out & tread cracking

o/s/r tyre cutting out

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 LHN is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 LHN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KV51 LHN registered?

KV51 LHN is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 December 2001.

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