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LF51 HLN

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,995 mi
Last recorded135,995 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 HLN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2015 135,995 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 127,755 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 127,742 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 121,120 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 120,242 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 120,242 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 118,929 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 113,518 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 107,677 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 103,473 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all brake pads worn

Pass 30 May 2007 99,348 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 93,983 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 HLN is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HLN, 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 HLN registered?

LF51 HLN is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 November 2001.

Is LF51 HLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF51 HLN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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