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LK51 HUY

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

146,074 mi
Last recorded146,074 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2020 146,074 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Oct 2020 146,074 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 144,939 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 144,939 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 142,345 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 142,345 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 140,568 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 140,568 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 137,564 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 135,628 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 133,229 miles

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

slight leak steering rack

Fail 14 Sep 2013 131,060 miles

Centre exhaust box corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 131,060 miles

Centre exhaust box corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 127,834 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

airbag light on.

deterioration rear exhaust.

stone chips front windscreen.

water ingress nearside front spot lamp.

Fail 5 Sep 2011 120,855 miles

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

front brake pads & discs worn close to limit.

Pass 5 Sep 2011 120,855 miles

front brake pads & discs worn close to limit.

Pass 31 Aug 2010 111,512 miles

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

rear brake disks are slightly corroded suggest attention soon!

slight blow in front exhaust section , suggest attention soon!

Fail 4 Sep 2009 103,137 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 103,137 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 97,165 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 90,959 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 90,959 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 83,145 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 HUY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 HUY, 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 HUY registered?

LK51 HUY is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 September 2001.

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