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LE51 GVA

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,333 mi
Last recorded110,333 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE51 GVA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 110,333 miles

Engine management light on.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box. (7.1.2)

Fail 20 May 2017 110,333 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine management light on.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box. (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2016 93,934 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 81,485 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 81,481 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 66,041 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 63,136 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 63,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 60,835 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 57,583 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 53,790 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 53,790 miles

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 50,707 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 50,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 44,807 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 44,806 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 39,681 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 33,153 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 GVA is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LE51 GVA, 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 GVA registered?

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

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The MOT history for LE51 GVA shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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