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LG51 DEU

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

136,301 mi
Last recorded136,301 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 DEU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2017 136,301 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 127,152 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 117,200 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear & o/side front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 117,192 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear & o/side front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 112,725 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 110,674 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 103,750 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear of exhaust rusty and thin

Pass 28 Oct 2011 96,470 miles

Both rear tyres old and uneven tread wear

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 89,518 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 26 Oct 2009 84,043 miles

Both front tyres soon on edges

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 84,043 miles

Both front tyres soon on edges

Pass 31 Oct 2008 76,483 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 76,480 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 66,077 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 55,954 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2005 44,643 miles

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

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 DEU is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DEU, 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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LG51 DEU is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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