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L50 AMB

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

142,136 mi
Last recorded142,136 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL50 AMB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 16 Sep 2025 142,136 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 139,021 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 136,274 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 133,656 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 131,699 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 129,968 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 127,693 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 122,708 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 119,935 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 117,327 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 112,562 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 109,769 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 106,266 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 100,719 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 97,578 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 91,261 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 84,894 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 78,218 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 68,761 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 58,044 miles

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

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

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

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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L50 AMB is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L50 AMB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L50 AMB registered?

L50 AMB is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 July 2001.

Is L50 AMB safe to buy?

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