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KX51 LCG

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

125,555 mi
Last recorded125,555 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX51 LCG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2013 125,555 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 117,294 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 117,294 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 107 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 107,929 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2010 98,499 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 89,884 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 89,872 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2008 78,934 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 74,954 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 74,954 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 57,203 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 48,457 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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KX51 LCG is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KX51 LCG, 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 LCG registered?

KX51 LCG is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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