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LX51 KGY

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

109,661 mi
Last recorded109,661 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 KGY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020 109,661 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 100,086 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

brake servo pipe restricted at manifold

Fail 19 Feb 2019 100,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

brake servo pipe restricted at manifold

Pass 5 Jan 2018 90,148 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

rear section exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2018 90,140 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner w/arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner w/arch (2.4.A.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner w/arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

rear section exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2016 81,071 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 79,298 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 76,462 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2013 74,088 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

o/s/f tyre wearing thin on inner shoulder

Pass 27 Nov 2012 69,837 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 29 Nov 2011 65,885 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre pressure low

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 61,626 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 57,890 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 51,586 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 46,148 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 41,974 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 37,015 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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LX51 KGY 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 88.2%.

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 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 LX51 KGY, 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 LX51 KGY registered?

LX51 KGY is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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