MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
205,094 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Both front tyres worn on edges.
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust heat shield loose.
Oil leak
Rear exhaust section corroded.
Both front fog lamps loose.
Gear knob loose.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside front indicator loose but secure.
Oil leak
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Both front fog lamps loose.
Gear knob loose.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside front indicator loose but secure.
Oil leak
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Both rear tyres badly worn on inner edges,recommend changing.
Both windscreen wiper blades deteriorated.
Emissions too low to detect,no printout provided.
Oil leak
All tyres wearing on edges.
Battery insecure
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
All tyres wearing on edges.
Battery insecure
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
All tyres wearing inner edges.
Battery insecure
Exhaust heat shield loose.
Long parking brake travel.
Nearside headlamp lens damaged.
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside rear tyre inner edge slightly out of shape.
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
All tyres wearing inner edges.
Battery insecure
Exhaust heat shield loose.
Long parking brake travel.
Nearside headlamp lens damaged.
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside rear tyre inner edge slightly out of shape.
Battery insecure
Boot release faulty.
Front tyres low and wearing edges.
Nearside front indicator loose but not insecure.
Nearside headlamp chipped.
Nearside sidelight dim.
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Auxiliary belt not connected.
Battery insecure
Battery warning lamp on.
Boot release faulty.
Front tyres low and wearing edges.
Nearside front indicator loose but not insecure.
Nearside headlamp chipped.
Nearside parking brake cable slightly deteriorated.
Nearside sidelight dim.
Windscreen wiper blades slightly deteriorated.
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Engine top cover broken.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear tyres wearing inner edges and perished.
Windscreen lightly scratched.
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LG51 DFA is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LG51 DFA, 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 DFA is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 December 2001.
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