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LN51 DMX

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

133,902 mi
Last recorded133,902 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 May 2017 133,902 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 31 May 2016 128,115 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 28 May 2016 128,113 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 May 2015 125,744 miles

condition of rear exhaust section

corrosion in brake pipe to nearside rear hose

Pass 23 May 2014 116,756 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 23 May 2014 116,756 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 8 May 2013 107,037 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 98,806 miles

corrosion to both front suspension legs

engine management light on

Fail 31 May 2012 98,806 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

corrosion to both front suspension legs

engine management light on

Pass 13 Apr 2011 96,359 miles

Corrosion to n/s/r brake hose ferrule

Signs of movement between bulk head panel & o/s/f inner wing

Fail 13 Apr 2011 96,359 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Corrosion to n/s/r brake hose ferrule

Signs of movement between bulk head panel & o/s/f inner wing

Pass 7 Jan 2010 96,103 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

Fail 5 Jan 2010 96,102 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

Fail 4 Nov 2008 81,750 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 81,750 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 70,839 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 30 Oct 2007 70,839 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 56,483 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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LN51 DMX is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LN51 DMX, 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 LN51 DMX registered?

LN51 DMX is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 October 2001.

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