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LF51 DXJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

83,967 mi
Last recorded83,967 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 DXJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 83,967 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 83,719 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 81,377 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 78,815 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Steering rack has slight movement at bulkhead fixings.

Fail 17 Jul 2019 78,761 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust heat shield loose.

Nearside Mirror glass damaged.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Steering rack has slight movement at bulkhead fixings.

Pass 25 Jul 2018 75,264 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre wear on the inner edge

both front tyres wearing on the inner edges

Pass 9 Aug 2017 71,179 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 67,796 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 64,980 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 63,116 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

exhaust rusty in places

Pass 17 Aug 2013 60,712 miles

bulkhead flexing when steering operated.

Pass 18 Aug 2012 57,984 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 57,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 52,655 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 48,602 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 45,797 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 42,341 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 42,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 39,032 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 38,633 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 38,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 35,565 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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LF51 DXJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LF51 DXJ, 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 LF51 DXJ registered?

LF51 DXJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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