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LC51 KEY

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

161,888 mi
Last recorded161,888 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 KEY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2012 161,888 miles

NS washer jet partially blocked

Rear discs severely corroded

Small stone chip on NS of windscreen in swept area

Fail 9 Aug 2012 161,888 miles

NS washer jet partially blocked

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear discs severely corroded

Small stone chip on NS of windscreen in swept area

Fail 22 Jul 2011 144,136 miles

NSF tyre low on tread, both front tyres worn heavily on edges

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

OSF lower swivel joint has moderate wear but no vertical lift

OSR disc corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 144,136 miles

NSF tyre low on tread, both front tyres worn heavily on edges

OSF lower swivel joint has moderate wear but no vertical lift

OSR disc corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2010 124,803 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s headlamp glass cracked.

Fail 30 Jul 2010 124,803 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s headlamp glass cracked.

Pass 19 Aug 2009 121,818 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2009 121,818 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 117,922 miles

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

The tyre wear is on both inner edges !!!

Pass 14 Aug 2007 112,084 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 104,973 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 104,973 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Aug 2005 96,573 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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LC51 KEY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver 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 LC51 KEY, 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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LC51 KEY is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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