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LK51 HTA

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

162,549 mi
Last recorded162,549 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK51 HTA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 162,549 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 150,630 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 147,560 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 140,906 miles

handbrake effort lower on n/s

n/s/r tyre close to wear bars

Pass 14 Apr 2012 133,127 miles

rear silencer corroded

seep from p.a.s. rack pinion area

Pass 12 Apr 2011 122,630 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 122,629 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 106,160 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2009 98,068 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 87,819 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 87,692 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 87,682 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 83,994 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 71,796 miles

cannot fully test offside rear seat belt due to child seat being fitted

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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LK51 HTA is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LK51 HTA, 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 LK51 HTA registered?

LK51 HTA is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 September 2001.

Is LK51 HTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK51 HTA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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