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LG51 DCU

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

172,646 mi
Last recorded172,646 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2015 172,646 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 155,848 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 155,840 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 147,132 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 122,981 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 120,252 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 116,633 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 116,520 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

n/s/f tyre has cracks around the tyre

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 Oct 2008 111,929 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 95,640 miles

N/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT GAITER SPLIT

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 95,640 miles

N/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT GAITER SPLIT

Pass 27 Feb 2007 84,674 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 76,873 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 68,702 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 DCU is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black 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 DCU, 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 DCU registered?

LG51 DCU is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 December 2001.

Is LG51 DCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG51 DCU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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