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LG51 DCE

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2013
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

115,993 mi
Last recorded115,993 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 DCE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc
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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 21 Jun 2012 115,993 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 111,353 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 104,831 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 83,716 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 Jul 2008 77,182 miles

nearside rear tyre slighty perished

Pass 12 Apr 2007 73,968 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 65,788 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 65,736 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 DCE is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DCE, 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 DCE registered?

LG51 DCE is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 November 2001.

Is LG51 DCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG51 DCE shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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