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LG51 KHC

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,343 mi
Last recorded108,343 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2013 108,343 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 91,396 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 74,425 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs worn

Fail 16 Feb 2011 74,425 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs worn

Pass 25 Feb 2010 70,070 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 70,070 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 65,184 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 65,184 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 62,532 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN

Pass 17 Jan 2007 59,150 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 55,780 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
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LG51 KHC is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KHC, 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 KHC registered?

LG51 KHC is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 December 2001.

Is LG51 KHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG51 KHC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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