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LG51 DDJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,621 mi
Last recorded119,621 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2010
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2010 119,621 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 115,485 miles

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

accident damage to nearside rear door and quarter panel

Fail 15 Dec 2008 115,485 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

accident damage to nearside rear door and quarter panel

Pass 18 Dec 2007 110,292 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2006 88,602 miles

both rear tyres on legal limmit

Pass 10 Nov 2005 64,832 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 DDJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DDJ, 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 DDJ registered?

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

Is LG51 DDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG51 DDJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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