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LY51 DVW

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,400 mi
Last recorded167,400 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 DVW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2015 167,400 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 167,365 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 165,542 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear handbrake binding slightly

Fail 16 Nov 2013 165,542 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear handbrake binding slightly

Pass 9 Nov 2012 163,929 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 163,929 miles

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 150,231 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 136,432 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 136,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 120,498 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 120,498 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 101,886 miles

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

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Nov 2007 84,672 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 68,350 miles

knocking noise from nearside front suspension over bumps

Pass 27 Oct 2005 46,494 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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LY51 DVW is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LY51 DVW, 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 LY51 DVW registered?

LY51 DVW is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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