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LG51 KAU

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,050 mi
Last recorded39,050 miles
Recorded on11 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 KAU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2012 39,050 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 32,919 miles

nsr tyre perished

osr tyre perished

Fail 21 May 2011 32,905 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nsr tyre perished

osr tyre perished

Pass 29 May 2010 27,979 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2009 23,208 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 21,962 miles

uneven wear on front tyres

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Nov 2008 21,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

uneven wear on front tyres

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 18,004 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 15,614 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 14,152 miles

Rear tyres perishing slightly. †Tyre pressures were low.

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 KAU is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KAU, 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 KAU registered?

LG51 KAU is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is LG51 KAU safe to buy?

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