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LK51 JZF

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,029 mi
Last recorded126,029 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2013 126,029 miles

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

rear brake discs rusted

Fail 4 Nov 2013 126,029 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

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

rear brake discs rusted

Pass 25 Sep 2012 120,179 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 103,081 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 103,081 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 94,353 miles

front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode in center of vehicale

Fail 20 Sep 2010 94,307 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode in center of vehicale

Pass 22 Sep 2009 81,299 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 65,030 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 65,030 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 56,496 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)

Rear brake discs slightly corroded.

Pass 30 Nov 2006 46,270 miles

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

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

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 JZF is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JZF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LK51 JZF registered?

LK51 JZF is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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