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LK51 XEB

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,601 mi
Last recorded100,601 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK51 XEB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 100,601 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Head lamp stone chipped

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 97,412 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front coil springs are unequal type

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust has minor leak

Fail 23 Jul 2018 97,412 miles

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

Headlamps matched pair incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front coil springs are unequal type

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust has minor leak

Pass 1 Sep 2017 95,684 miles

EML light on

Nearside head lamp lens has condensation and chipped

Nearside rear light lens damaged

Rear brake discs corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 95,684 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

EML light on

Front position lamps dim

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside head lamp lens has condensation and chipped

Nearside rear light lens damaged

Rear brake discs corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 91,533 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 88,056 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 83,784 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 83,784 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 80,090 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 80,090 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 77,819 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 73,416 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 73,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 30 Jul 2010 70,649 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 70,649 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 68,969 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 65,315 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 60,105 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 60,104 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 52,159 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 XEB is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 XEB, 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 XEB registered?

LK51 XEB is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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