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LG51 KJA

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

200,144 mi
Last recorded200,144 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2011 200,144 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 178,680 miles

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

The front drake disc are in poor contition.

The offside front fog lamp is damaged.

The offside haedlamp is damaged.

The offside rear brake disc is in poor condition.

Fail 8 Jan 2011 178,680 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

The front drake disc are in poor contition.

The offside front fog lamp is damaged.

The offside haedlamp is damaged.

The offside rear brake disc is in poor condition.

Pass 11 Jan 2010 172,900 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 153,054 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Dec 2008 153,054 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 142,599 miles

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

Offside headlamp lens cracked but not affecting beam image

Fail 14 Nov 2007 142,599 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside headlamp lens cracked but not affecting beam image

Pass 17 Nov 2006 110,673 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 110,673 miles

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

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

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

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 KJA is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KJA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LG51 KJA registered?

LG51 KJA is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is LG51 KJA safe to buy?

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