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LP51 NHC

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

115,550 mi
Last recorded115,550 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP51 NHC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2023 115,550 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 115,549 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front down pipe 1st joint leaking (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 May 2019 115,229 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2019 115,228 miles

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

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 114,043 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 May 2018 114,042 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested due to engine light on and poor running (7.3.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 111,517 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2016 111,472 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Fail 13 May 2014 110,936 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 13 May 2014 110,936 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 102,780 miles

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

rear exhaust corrosion

Fail 14 May 2013 102,775 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear exhaust corrosion

Pass 28 Jan 2012 93,552 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 89,524 miles

Nearside Rear 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 5 Feb 2010 82,687 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 73,129 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 73,113 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 63,508 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 59,272 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 56,455 miles

front discs slight corrosion front no plate fadeing

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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LP51 NHC is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LP51 NHC, 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 LP51 NHC registered?

LP51 NHC is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 October 2001.

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