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LN51 EKW

2001 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,862 mi
Last recorded112,862 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN51 EKW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2014 112,862 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 112,822 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 105,628 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 97,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 97,107 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2011 86,710 miles

N/SIDE REAR DISC BRAKE SURFACE CORRODED

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 86,710 miles

N/SIDE REAR DISC BRAKE SURFACE CORRODED

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 77,586 miles

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

Rear Disc's Pitted

Fail 9 Oct 2010 77,409 miles

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

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

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

Rear Disc's Pitted

Pass 22 Oct 2009 68,423 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Sill Covers Fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2009 68,389 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Sill Covers Fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2008 58,107 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 48,654 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 39,401 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2005 30,096 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 EKW is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EKW, 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 EKW registered?

LN51 EKW is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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