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LE51 GHJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

125,867 mi
Last recorded125,867 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE51 GHJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 125,867 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Central exhaust hanger excessively corroded but system adequately supported

Front Lower valance accident damaged

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2022 125,860 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Undertray likely to become detached and inner splash liner (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Central exhaust hanger excessively corroded but system adequately supported

Front Lower valance accident damaged

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2021 120,345 miles

front bumper damaged/n/s/f plastic inner wheel arch damaged

front windscreen washers weak

o/s/r tyre stepping

oil lamp comes on on dash intermittent

oil leaks engine (borderline pass)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2021 120,325 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

front bumper damaged/n/s/f plastic inner wheel arch damaged

front windscreen washers weak

o/s/r tyre stepping

oil lamp comes on on dash intermittent

oil leaks engine (borderline pass)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2020 116,893 miles

Engine Management Light on dash

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 104,839 miles

Engine has oil leak at back of engine

Engine management light on

Front Brake pads low and discs worn

NSF of car damaged and OSR bumper damaged

Fail 9 Feb 2019 104,838 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine has oil leak at back of engine

Engine management light on

Front Brake pads low and discs worn

NSF of car damaged and OSR bumper damaged

Offside Front tyre Inner shoulder worn down to canvas

Pass 7 Feb 2018 97,337 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 97,334 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 86,118 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 73,513 miles

near side front tyre worn on the inner edge slightly

Fail 10 Jun 2014 73,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

near side front tyre worn on the inner edge slightly

Pass 11 Mar 2013 55,441 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 55,441 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front wiper blades torn but still clearing screen

Pass 16 Mar 2012 46,250 miles

exhaust system slightly corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2011 42,123 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 38,909 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 36,447 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 32,795 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 26,721 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 21,486 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 GHJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GHJ, 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 GHJ registered?

LE51 GHJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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The MOT history for LE51 GHJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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