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LG51 KHK

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,329 mi
Last recorded117,329 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 KHK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 117,329 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 117,280 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 116,614 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 115,987 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2021 115,987 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 114,796 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 112,205 miles

MIL on

Pass 16 Oct 2018 107,304 miles

MIL on

Pass 13 Nov 2017 102,652 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 102,652 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inside wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 95,514 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 94,043 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 89,211 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 89,043 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 79,084 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 69,771 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 63,358 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 59,068 miles

cut in outer wall offside front tyre

Fail 29 Jun 2010 53,148 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 53,148 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 49,598 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 49,598 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 45,875 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 35,845 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 27,990 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 KHK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 KHK, 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 KHK registered?

LG51 KHK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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