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LN51 DMZ

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,549 mi
Last recorded97,549 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2014 97,549 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 89,452 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 89,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 84,620 miles

both front tyres close to wear bars

Pass 26 Sep 2011 79,726 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 7 Oct 2010 74,648 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 74,648 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 70,090 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2008 67,158 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 62,970 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 62,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 50,724 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2005 36,628 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 DMZ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DMZ, 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 DMZ registered?

LN51 DMZ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 October 2001.

Is LN51 DMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN51 DMZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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