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LX51 KHE

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

102,383 mi
Last recorded102,383 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 KHE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 102,383 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear n/s and o/s corrosion on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 102,340 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested no aim image (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour white light (4.4.3 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear n/s and o/s corrosion on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 94,243 miles

Nearside front and offside front ABS wires insecure

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 89,938 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2021 89,930 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm centre pressed bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 79,719 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively whhel sensor bolt head corroded away sensor is loose but oprative (1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhuast silencer outer shield corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2019 67,455 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 67,415 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 59,607 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 58,521 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 54,398 miles

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

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

engine warning lamp on

Pass 16 Oct 2015 50,615 miles

Nearside Front tyre showing slight wear on inner tread

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 48,596 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 48,596 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 47,366 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 45,908 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2011 44,558 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2010 43,489 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 40,819 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 36,066 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 36,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 34,707 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 32,793 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 25,990 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 KHE is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 KHE, 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 KHE registered?

LX51 KHE is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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