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LG51 KFR

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

125,549 mi
Last recorded125,549 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2014 125,549 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 125,535 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 120,659 miles

see refusal certificate number 339365903119

Fail 15 Apr 2013 120,627 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

nearside rear brake disc corroded

offside front tyre getting low wearing inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Fail 2 Feb 2012 113,898 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre getting low wearing inner edge

offside front tyre getting low wearing on edges

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2012 113,898 miles

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

nearside rear tyre getting low wearing inner edge

offside front tyre getting low wearing on edges

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2011 108,372 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 108,372 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 102,516 miles

o/s front tyre starting to wear on edges

Fail 31 Dec 2009 102,516 miles

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

n/s front tyreouter wall perrished

o/s front tyre starting to wear on edges

Pass 28 Nov 2008 92,437 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 28 Nov 2007 82,491 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 70,007 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 57,476 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 KFR is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KFR, 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 KFR registered?

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

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