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LG51 DCY

2001 Saab 9-3 SE Tid

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

218,281 mi
Last recorded218,281 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Tid120,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 DCY
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Tid
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2013 218,281 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 209,793 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2012 209,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2011 198,461 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 198,461 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2010 175,941 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 175,941 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 156,425 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 156,425 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 140,463 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 101,704 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 101,704 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Tid?

Based on 3,370 MOT tests across 440 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
9,627
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
440
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 227
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 130
position lamp(s) not working 89
parking brake recording little or no effort 83
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 82
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LG51 DCY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Tid in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 120,300 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 SE Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 227 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LG51 DCY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 SE Tid typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Saab 9-3 SE Tid is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LG51 DCY registered?

LG51 DCY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Tid, first registered on 5 December 2001.

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