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KX51 LCP

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

127,410 mi
Last recorded127,410 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX51 LCP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2012 127,410 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 127,410 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 113,914 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 113,914 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 988,374 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Jul 2010 98,187 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front discs worn

Pass 29 Jul 2009 89,718 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 89,718 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 81,803 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 75,319 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 75,319 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 66,963 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 58,888 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 LCP is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel 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 KX51 LCP, 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 LCP registered?

KX51 LCP is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 September 2001.

Is KX51 LCP safe to buy?

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