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KX51 LCZ

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

116,257 mi
Last recorded116,257 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX51 LCZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2016 116,257 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2016 116,152 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded seat to floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Fail 31 Dec 2014 110,498 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside front tyre has some minor cuts on side walls but not deep enough,play and cords not exposed.

Oil leak

Pass 31 Dec 2014 110,498 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front tyre has some minor cuts on side walls but not deep enough,play and cords not exposed.

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2013 101,626 miles

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO OSF SEATBELT

Pass 16 Mar 2012 96,724 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

o-s steering rack mount area slightly weakened

Pass 29 Mar 2011 91,534 miles

Engine oil leval low

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 84,109 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 74,774 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 66,967 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 59,151 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 49,739 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 49,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 LCZ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LCZ, 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 LCZ registered?

KX51 LCZ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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