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L12 LOL

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

90,180 mi
Last recorded90,180 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL12 LOL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 90,180 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2026 90,179 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to burst rigid pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Central Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2025 90,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 89,978 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 89,745 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 89,608 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 89,398 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 89,352 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 88,514 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 87,208 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 86,068 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 84,603 miles

exhaust corroding

Pass 16 Feb 2015 84,555 miles

slight exhaust blow at 2nd flexi pipe

Pass 24 Feb 2014 82,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 80,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s wiper slight smearing

rear silencer joint clamp deteriorating (close to breaking off)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 77,035 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 63,317 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 49,921 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres slighty scrubbed on inner edges

Pass 24 Oct 2008 46,542 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 46,542 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 40,669 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 36,529 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 30,594 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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L12 LOL is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 L12 LOL, 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 L12 LOL registered?

L12 LOL is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is L12 LOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L12 LOL shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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