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LF51 HLD

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

144,530 mi
Last recorded144,530 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 HLD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2016 144,530 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 138,499 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 131,203 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 122,559 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 113,813 miles

front discs have slight surface rust

Fail 8 Nov 2011 113,813 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front discs have slight surface rust

Pass 25 Oct 2010 106,848 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

all discs corroded

wipers worn

Pass 12 Aug 2009 103,640 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 58,592 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 101,360 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 101,354 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 92,312 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 84,846 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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LF51 HLD is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LF51 HLD, 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 HLD registered?

LF51 HLD is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 October 2001.

Is LF51 HLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF51 HLD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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