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LX51 KHO

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

80,348 mi
Last recorded80,348 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2022 80,348 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 80,347 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 78,230 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 78,229 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 75,701 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 75,701 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 70,966 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 69,335 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front tyres worn bald on edges and low in centre, just passed

nail in offside rear

nearside front fog light inop and insecure

oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2015 68,198 miles

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

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 66,960 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 65,659 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 63,830 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 63,830 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 61,070 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 61,070 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 57,961 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 54,870 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 50,888 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 47,011 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 38,046 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2005 20,995 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 KHO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KHO, 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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LX51 KHO is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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