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LG51 DCF

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

235,858 mi
Last recorded235,858 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 9 Nov 2012 235,858 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

nearside headlight image poor

offside parking brake performance low

Pass 10 Nov 2011 217,080 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 186,918 miles

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

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

rear discs poor

Pass 17 Sep 2009 167,632 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 146,076 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 121,588 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 90,954 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 64,612 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 DCF is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black 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 DCF, 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 DCF registered?

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

Is LG51 DCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG51 DCF 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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