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LK51 HVD

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

90,532 mi
Last recorded90,532 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 90,532 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2017 90,508 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 86% (3.7.B.5b)

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Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear axle bush deteriorated

offside rear axle bush deteriorated

seepage of grease from offside inner c v gaiter

Pass 30 Nov 2016 88,920 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2016 88,912 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 30% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 0mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 86,874 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front tyres age cracking and wearing low on inner edges

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2015 86,874 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front tyres age cracking and wearing low on inner edges

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2014 84,738 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

body sill covers fitted

exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre worn uneven on inner of tread and age cracked

seepage of grease from offside inner cv gaiter

Fail 4 Nov 2014 84,730 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

body sill covers fitted

exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre worn uneven on inner of tread and age cracked

seepage of grease from offside inner cv gaiter

Pass 17 Oct 2013 81,778 miles

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

n/s/r tyre wearin on inner edge

rear springs corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 17 Oct 2013 81,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

n/s/r tyre wearin on inner edge

rear springs corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 16 Oct 2012 78,667 miles

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

front wipers smearing

Pass 1 Nov 2011 77,395 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 77,395 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 72,779 miles

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

exhaust system has general corrosion

front bumper damaged

slight oil leak engine

Fail 19 Oct 2010 72,779 miles

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

Damage to nsf tyre sidewall

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

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

exhaust system has general corrosion

front bumper damaged

slight oil leak engine

Pass 6 Nov 2009 66,644 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 66,644 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 58,211 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 49,220 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 38,010 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 24,961 miles

nail in off side front tyre

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 HVD is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 HVD, 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 HVD registered?

LK51 HVD is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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