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LN51 EKE

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

170,391 mi
Last recorded170,391 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN51 EKE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2023 170,391 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fuel pipe insecure filler pipe clip corroded away (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing various holes. Near axle & near shock top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator not working repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe across rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing various holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides rear (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

outer wheel arches corroded.

sill covers fitted.

Pass 16 Feb 2022 164,031 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2022 164,026 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 151,499 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 151,492 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced wheel arch. marked with paint (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system due to excess corrosion (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 144,069 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pipes corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2019 135,400 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small nick allowing grease to leak out (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

rear silencer outer skin deteriorating

Pass 3 Feb 2018 126,568 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 118,744 miles

back box corroded

both front tyre have crack on sidewall

brake pipes have been greased

Fail 9 Feb 2017 118,744 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

back box corroded

both front tyre have crack on sidewall

brake pipes have been greased

Pass 11 Feb 2016 113,688 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at front joint (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexie (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both to calipers (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle both bushes (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

oil leak on engine

steering rasck has oil sweat

Fail 11 Feb 2016 113,688 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at front joint (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexie (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both to calipers (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle both bushes (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

oil leak on engine

steering rasck has oil sweat

Pass 12 Feb 2015 108,414 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 108,414 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

o/s/f tyre cut on tread & wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust heat shield rattling

Pass 10 Feb 2014 100,122 miles

both front tyres heavily worn inner edges almost throw to canvis

centre exhaust hanger broken

exhaust cat rear flexie slight blow

Fail 10 Feb 2014 100,121 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres heavily worn inner edges almost throw to canvis

centre exhaust hanger broken

exhaust cat rear flexie slight blow

Pass 13 Feb 2013 90,458 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 90,457 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 80,325 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

exhaust parts corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2012 80,324 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

exhaust parts corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2011 65,664 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 55,036 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 45,304 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 34,674 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 32,716 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 26,359 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 EKE is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 EKE, 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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LN51 EKE is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 November 2001.

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