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LK51 HTJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

132,878 mi
Last recorded132,878 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK51 HTJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2012 132,878 miles

centre pipe mount loose but still supporting

clutch pedal rubber starting to split

engine warning light on

fuel light on

hand brake near end of travel

offside rear tyre worn very low on inner edge 2mm (raised tread)

slight oil leak from engine

small chips in windscreen

tyre size 205/50/16

Pass 19 Jan 2011 127,792 miles

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

exhort braket croied but still surporting exhorts

Fail 18 Jan 2011 127,792 miles

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

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

exhort braket croied but still surporting exhorts

Pass 22 Jan 2010 125,242 miles

nearside front tyre has a cut in sidewall not deep enough to rearch ply or cords

Fail 19 Jan 2010 125,189 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust mountains welding deteriorated exhaust still secure

nearside front tyre has a cut in sidewall not deep enough to rearch ply or cords

Pass 20 Jan 2009 120,585 miles

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

engine mangement light on

Fail 16 Jan 2009 120,585 miles

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

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

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

engine mangement light on

Pass 15 Jan 2008 114,308 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2008 114,308 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2007 108,537 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 108,537 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 100,653 miles

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

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 HTJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LK51 HTJ, 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 HTJ registered?

LK51 HTJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 December 2001.

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