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LG51 KFP

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

172,121 mi
Last recorded172,121 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 KFP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 172,121 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 172,114 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 166,857 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 161,808 miles

Offside rear tyre feathered

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 12 Feb 2016 161,808 miles

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

Offside rear tyre feathered

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 5 Feb 2015 156,844 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 152,202 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 141,879 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 133,192 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2012 133,192 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 125,315 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 125,312 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

front brake discs worn

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge & in a poor condition

rear brake discs corroded

slight brake judder on road test

Pass 5 Mar 2010 114,419 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 104,147 miles

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

slight steering wheel wobble

Fail 19 Mar 2009 104,147 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight steering wheel wobble

Pass 19 Mar 2008 93,790 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 81,122 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 75,536 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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LG51 KFP is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KFP, 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 KFP registered?

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

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