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KX51 LCF

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,371 mi
Last recorded99,371 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX51 LCF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 99,371 miles

Rear Silencer corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2016 99,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and low tread (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has 2 cuts to outer wall and perishing (treads)

Rear Silencer corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2016 98,085 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall slightly cut.

Pass 6 Feb 2015 92,614 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 90,355 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside rear tyre has damaged to outer sidewall

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch

Fail 13 Nov 2012 90,326 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside rear tyre has damaged to outer sidewall

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch

Pass 3 Nov 2011 85,292 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front perished

Pass 12 Aug 2010 79,370 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear exhast clamp in poor condition

Rear number plate deteriorated.

Small chips in windscreen

Pass 1 Jun 2009 73,649 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 May 2008 68,769 miles

Both front tyres are getting low on inner edges and N/S has cuts on outer wall but not showing cords.

N/S/R tyres getting low on inner edge.

Pass 13 Mar 2007 61,821 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 51,046 miles

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

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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KX51 LCF is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KX51 LCF, 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 KX51 LCF registered?

KX51 LCF is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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