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LG51 DAA

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

162,059 mi
Last recorded162,059 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 DAA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2013 162,059 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel tank filler neck & tank breather hose,jubilee clips corroded away,at time of test no leaks were present.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 27 Dec 2013 162,058 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel tank filler neck & tank breather hose,jubilee clips corroded away,at time of test no leaks were present.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 24 Dec 2012 152,399 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded

nearside mirror has slight damage

Fail 24 Dec 2012 152,399 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded

nearside mirror has slight damage

Pass 31 Dec 2011 141,549 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front registration plate deteriorated and is only just readable

offside rear brake disc corroded

offside rear parking brake slow to react but reached the required brake eficiency

Fail 12 Dec 2011 141,127 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Outer Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 3 Jan 2011 131,538 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inside

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 14 Dec 2009 121,472 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Dec 2009 121,466 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2008 111,622 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2008 111,606 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear numberplate poor

Pass 27 Nov 2007 100,773 miles

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

side wall damage to n/s/rear tyre

Fail 24 Nov 2007 100,693 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

side wall damage to n/s/rear tyre

Pass 9 Nov 2006 87,738 miles

sidewall damage n/s/r tyre

Fail 9 Nov 2006 87,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

sidewall of n/s rear tyre damaged

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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LG51 DAA is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 LG51 DAA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LG51 DAA registered?

LG51 DAA is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 December 2001.

Is LG51 DAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG51 DAA shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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