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LN51 DFZ

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,201 mi
Last recorded83,201 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN51 DFZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2014 83,201 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 83,201 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 78,863 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 73,622 miles

rear pads low

Pass 11 Mar 2011 69,776 miles

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

battery tray starting to corrode

cut in nearside rear tyre side wall

Fail 11 Mar 2011 69,776 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

battery tray starting to corrode

cut in nearside rear tyre side wall

Pass 30 Mar 2010 65,125 miles

engine oil leak slight exhaust blow front end

Pass 25 Mar 2009 61,429 miles

exhaust blowing from front pipe to catalytic convertor join.

Fail 25 Mar 2009 61,429 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust blowing from front pipe to catalytic convertor join.

Pass 26 Mar 2008 57,519 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 51,094 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 44,557 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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LN51 DFZ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LN51 DFZ, 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 LN51 DFZ registered?

LN51 DFZ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is LN51 DFZ safe to buy?

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