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LK51 HVU

2001 Saab 9-3

Green Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,448 mi
Last recorded80,448 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK51 HVU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 25 Mar 2019 80,448 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 76,755 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 76,456 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

silencer deteriorating/corroding

Pass 4 Aug 2015 73,141 miles

rear silencer is corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2014 70,110 miles

Both front shocks corroded

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Offside wiper noisey

Rear nearside tyre slightly deformed

Pass 6 Aug 2013 65,281 miles

rear silencer is corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2012 60,616 miles

front offside headlight cover is insecure

rear silencer is corroded

windscreen has stone chips

Pass 4 May 2011 56,143 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 53,217 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 51,031 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 48,204 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 38,819 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 HVU is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HVU, 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 HVU registered?

LK51 HVU is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 November 2001.

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