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LK51 HTG

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

95,754 mi
Last recorded95,754 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2013 95,754 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

plastic sill covers fitted

rear silencer det

rear tyres worn heavily on inside edge

Fail 26 Feb 2013 95,193 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s rear brake binding slightly

plastic sill covers fitted

rear silencer det

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Feb 2012 85,751 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 76,441 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 65,291 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 57,979 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 50,527 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 50,527 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inside of tread

near side front tyre worn on inside edge

offside rear tyre has cut on inner side wall

Pass 22 Feb 2007 41,735 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 40,122 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 31,163 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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LK51 HTG is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HTG, 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 HTG registered?

LK51 HTG is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 November 2001.

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