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LK51 HUP

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

108,385 mi
Last recorded108,385 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK51 HUP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 108,385 miles

Unidentified noise from n/s front suspension

Fail 25 May 2017 108,385 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer (7.1.1)

Unidentified noise from n/s front suspension

Pass 17 May 2016 102,336 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Offside front tyre wearing inner edge.

Offside rear inner arch corroded.

Fail 17 May 2016 102,335 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Offside front tyre wearing inner edge.

Offside rear inner arch corroded.

Pass 19 May 2015 92,523 miles

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

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

exhaust middle rubbers split

Pass 9 May 2014 90,135 miles

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

Centre exhaust rubbers broken/missing,

Offside front tyre underinflated

Rear silencer outer skin slightly corroded

Pass 10 May 2013 87,760 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 May 2013 87,760 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 May 2012 79,735 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2012 79,735 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2011 69,711 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 60,024 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 53,569 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 46,932 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 39,885 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 39,885 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 32,058 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 HUP is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HUP, 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 HUP registered?

LK51 HUP is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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