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LE51 GEY

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

114,021 mi
Last recorded114,021 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE51 GEY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 114,021 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2019 112,210 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 111,354 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2018 111,329 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 19 May 2017 106,180 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 May 2016 101,366 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2016 101,366 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2015 93,942 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 84,665 miles

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 3 May 2013 75,441 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 71,758 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 67,280 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 67,280 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 62,335 miles

all 4 tyres wearing edges

Fail 8 Jun 2010 62,335 miles

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

all 4 tyres wearing edges

Pass 3 Jul 2009 58,371 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 May 2008 52,707 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 49,078 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 36,159 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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LE51 GEY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LE51 GEY, 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 LE51 GEY registered?

LE51 GEY is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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