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LF51 HKT

2001 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

152,203 mi
Last recorded152,203 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 HKT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 152,203 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 148,656 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 145,152 miles

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

mil light on

Fail 21 Oct 2014 145,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

mil light on

Pass 14 Oct 2013 141,692 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 138,653 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 138,579 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 136,556 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 134,932 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake discs are slightly corroded

both rear tyre treads starting to distort

Fail 12 Jun 2010 134,932 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake discs are slightly corroded

both rear tyre treads starting to distort

Pass 23 Oct 2009 129,636 miles

e m l light on

front tyres on legal limit on inner edges

noise from rear brakes or wheels when vehicle is driven

stone chip in windscreen in zone a,right on limit allowed

Fail 23 Oct 2009 129,636 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

e m l light on

front tyres on legal limit on inner edges

noise from rear brakes or wheels when vehicle is driven

stone chip in windscreen in zone a,right on limit allowed

Pass 14 Oct 2008 106,143 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 84,946 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 84,946 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 62,319 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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LF51 HKT is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LF51 HKT, 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 LF51 HKT registered?

LF51 HKT is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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