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LK51 HVN

2001 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

254,574 mi
Last recorded254,574 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK51 HVN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2010 254,574 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight corrosion on rear dics

Fail 7 Oct 2010 254,574 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight corrosion on rear dics

Pass 24 Oct 2009 229,572 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Indicators - Offside front indicator lens cracked

Tyres - Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 23 Oct 2009 229,571 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Indicators - Offside front indicator lens cracked

Tyres - Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 3 Nov 2008 204,708 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres wearing on edge of tread

n/s rear tyre has low effort

Pass 26 Nov 2007 173,098 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight imballance on rear brakes

Fail 22 Nov 2007 172,848 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight imballance on rear brakes

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 139,077 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 HVN is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HVN, 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 HVN registered?

LK51 HVN is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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