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A7 LNN

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,630 mi
Last recorded73,630 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 LNN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 73,630 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill at rear of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill at rear of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

unable to fully inspect outer sill panels due to sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2025 73,601 miles

Offside Floor excessively deteriorated under drivers seat (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2024 72,005 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 72,005 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 70,207 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shocker / strut unit (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shocker / strut unit (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both rear shocker casings corroding

Pass 12 Oct 2022 68,714 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both front suspension struts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both rear shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

anti roll bar through rear axle has slight play at offside

Pass 26 Oct 2021 67,545 miles

Centre and tail exhaust system sections corroding

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 67,350 miles

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bushes worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 67,349 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength shocker area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bushes worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 65,936 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 65,936 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 63,526 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 61,026 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 61,026 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 6 Oct 2016 58,681 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 56,840 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 54,866 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 52,903 miles

exhaust centre flexi part corroded

exhaust clamp at rear badly corroded

o/s steering rack prescribed area looks to be slightly fractured

Pass 9 Oct 2012 50,238 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 48,747 miles

PART OF CENTRE STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING.

SLIGHT PLAY AT TOP OF STEERING COLUMN.

SLIGHT WEAR AT FRONT BRAKE DISCS.

Pass 14 Oct 2010 47,018 miles

EXHAUST TAIL SECTION CORRODED.

SLIGHT PLAY AT TOP OF STEERING COLUMN.

Pass 8 Oct 2009 42,438 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 38,405 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 35,324 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES/OUTER WALLS CRACKING SLIGHTLY.

NAIL IN R/H/R TYRE TREAD.

Pass 10 Oct 2006 31,141 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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A7 LNN is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A7 LNN, 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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A7 LNN is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 May 2001.

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