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LN51 HLO

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

117,909 mi
Last recorded117,909 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2015 117,909 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Nov 2015 117,909 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Nov 2014 113,145 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Nov 2013 109,124 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 5 Nov 2013 109,124 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 17 Oct 2012 97,684 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Oct 2012 97,684 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 80,562 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

damage to off side headlamp lens.

near side handbrake cable/linkage not pulling up evenly.

near side rear light lens damaged.

rear number plate loose.

slight corrosion to front brake discs.

slight exhaust leak from flexi joint.

Pass 15 Oct 2010 76,183 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 71,552 miles

cut in offside front tyre side wall ( no cords showing)

offside rear tyre lumpy on inner edge

stone chip in nearside front headlamp hole in offside front lense

Pass 15 Oct 2008 66,953 miles

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

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

both front headlamp glasses holed

nearside front tyre warn on inner and outer edges

nearside rear tyre is warn on inner and outer edges and has various deep cuts(no cords showing)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 62,763 miles

hole in offside headlamp lense Not affecting beam image

nearside rear tyre worn on inner & outer edges ( due to under inflation

offside rear tyre lumpy on inner edge ( may cause road noise)

rear brake imbalanced offside rear brake disc corroded

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2006 53,226 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 HLO 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 HLO, 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 HLO is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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