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KX51 LDA

2001 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

142,647 mi
Last recorded142,647 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX51 LDA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2012 142,647 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2012 142,534 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2011 131,452 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs poor

O/S/R brake disc very poor

Oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2011 131,452 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake discs poor

O/S/R brake disc very poor

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2010 120,538 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Feb 2010 120,538 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 101,404 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 94,639 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 132,638 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 132,614 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

no plates will become ilegai

Pass 4 Sep 2006 125,108 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 LDA is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LDA, 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 KX51 LDA registered?

KX51 LDA is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2001.

Is KX51 LDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KX51 LDA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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