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MC51 LRO

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,184 mi
Last recorded143,184 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC51 LRO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 143,184 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 143,175 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 138,023 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel arch corroding

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 138,000 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel arch corroding

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 130,405 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 130,367 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 121,543 miles

Offside Rear floor corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2018 121,543 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear floor corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2017 113,728 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 113,728 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 105,250 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 97,311 miles

rear belts not checked could not gain access

Pass 2 Sep 2014 88,135 miles

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2013 79,879 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 75,086 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 52,739 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 49,220 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 42,362 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 36,872 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 31,281 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 31,281 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007
Pass 16 Nov 2006 21,026 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 15,795 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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MC51 LRO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MC51 LRO, 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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MC51 LRO is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 November 2001.

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