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LN51 VND

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

72,664 mi
Last recorded72,664 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2022 72,664 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

eml on dash

exhaust system corroded

front shocks and springs corroded

underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2020 70,210 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 69,616 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 69,588 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 69,588 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid now refilled and working as should (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 67,558 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 67,558 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear clamp corroded and broken (7.1.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2016 64,969 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2013 64,901 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake warning light is on

Fail 19 Feb 2013 64,901 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake warning light is on

Pass 18 Oct 2011 61,783 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside

Pass 10 Sep 2010 49,631 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 45,226 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 41,726 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 37,743 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 37,743 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 31,183 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 VND is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VND, 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 VND is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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