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LN51 EKG

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

216,730 mi
Last recorded216,730 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2019 216,730 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust manifold (8.2.2.1 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Offside & Nearside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 214,158 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2018 214,158 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 205,294 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated inside wall

Pass 21 Apr 2016 194,534 miles

215/45/zr17 87w budget

EML light on

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing badly on inner edge

offside front floor corrodeing

offside front inner wheel arch / chassis leg corrodeing

offside rear floor corrodeing

offside rear inner wheel arch/ top shock mounting corrodeing

oil leak

rear exhaust mounting rubbers splitting

rear exhaust section corrodeing

Fail 18 Apr 2016 194,534 miles

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

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

215/45/zr17 87w budget

EML light on

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing badly on inner edge

offside front floor corrodeing

offside front inner wheel arch / chassis leg corrodeing

offside rear floor corrodeing

offside rear inner wheel arch/ top shock mounting corrodeing

oil leak

rear exhaust mounting rubbers splitting

rear exhaust section corrodeing

Pass 22 Apr 2015 181,757 miles

engine light on

Fail 22 Apr 2015 181,757 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

engine light on

Pass 22 Apr 2014 166,731 miles

plastic sill covers fitted not alowing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 24 Apr 2013 153,298 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 153,298 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 130,112 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 106,368 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 92,007 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 91,753 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 17 Jun 2008 79,162 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 71,323 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 61,826 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 EKG is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EKG, 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 EKG is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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