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LKZ 9300

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

120,900 mi
Last recorded120,900 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLKZ 9300
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2018 120,900 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 120,874 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 116,779 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edage (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust skin corrosion

child seat

Central Front Lower Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Dec 2017 116,766 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edage (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust skin corrosion

child seat

Central Front Lower Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Aug 2016 110,257 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

centre exhaust mount broken

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 28 Jul 2015 103,913 miles

Age related cracks on both rear tyres.

Pass 4 Aug 2014 102,293 miles

nearside rear tyre cracked.

offside rear tyre cracked.

Fail 2 Aug 2014 102,293 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracked.

offside rear tyre cracked.

Pass 20 Aug 2013 99,682 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 98,078 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 96,521 miles

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 24 Apr 2010 94,404 miles

exhaust deteriorated /heat shield rattling / slight uneven werness & cracking too front tyres/movement in front suspension

Pass 16 Apr 2009 93,411 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 91,723 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 87,801 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 81,167 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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LKZ 9300 is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LKZ 9300, 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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LKZ 9300 is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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