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LE51 XTL

2001 Saab 9-3

Green Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

200,107 mi
Last recorded200,107 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE51 XTL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 200,107 miles

patches of corrosion

Pass 17 Feb 2017 182,811 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 173,315 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 168,950 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 168,950 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 160,893 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear tyres unevenly worn

Fail 20 Feb 2014 160,893 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

rear tyres unevenly worn

Pass 26 Feb 2013 150,353 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 150,299 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 139,850 miles

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 21 Feb 2011 129,449 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 129,449 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 119,666 miles

travel on parking brake lever just acceptable

Pass 20 Feb 2009 108,761 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)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 96,874 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 96,873 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 85,357 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 85,357 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 71,479 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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LE51 XTL is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LE51 XTL, 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 LE51 XTL registered?

LE51 XTL is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 October 2001.

Is LE51 XTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LE51 XTL shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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