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LG51 DBY

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

188,619 mi
Last recorded188,619 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 DBY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 188,619 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Sep 2015 174,976 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides just on limit (4.1.E.1)

s/h unit front shock fitted

samaller tyres fitted to rear

Fail 14 Sep 2015 174,877 miles

Fuel hose insecure fuel filler pipe being rubbed by off side rear tyre (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides just on limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 165,839 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 159,617 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 150,277 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 140,283 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 122,299 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2011 122,299 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 105,907 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 94,987 miles

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

nearside front position lamp function slightly impaired

offside rear brake disc slightly corroded on outer braking surface

turbo heat shield cover broken

Fail 22 Jan 2009 94,987 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

nearside front position lamp function slightly impaired

offside rear brake disc slightly corroded on outer braking surface

turbo heat shield cover broken

Pass 30 Jan 2008 81,645 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 71,199 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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LG51 DBY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LG51 DBY, 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 LG51 DBY registered?

LG51 DBY is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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