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LG51 KGV

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

76,832 mi
Last recorded76,832 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 76,832 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of car (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 73,817 miles

Both rear suspension coil springs slightly corroded at bottom.

Pass 11 Jun 2024 70,743 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded and leaking slightly at join with central pipe.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 67,929 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded and both sides front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 66,416 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 64,427 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 61,951 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 61,947 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 59,682 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 56,394 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 53,450 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 50,742 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 46,448 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 44,336 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2013 40,613 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear tyres cracking

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2012 37,931 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 30 Nov 2011 34,070 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 34,070 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 31,395 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 23 Nov 2010 31,395 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 1 Dec 2009 28,469 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 26,105 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 24,229 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 21,365 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 18,100 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 KGV is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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

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