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LF51 RPY

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,837 mi
Last recorded126,837 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 126,837 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 124,192 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 121,695 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 115,411 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2013 115,411 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2012 106,519 miles

Both rear tyre treads cracking close to cords.

Both rear tyres getting low on inner edges.

Engine management light staying on.

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre getting low.

Pass 6 Sep 2011 96,917 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges.

Engine light staying on.

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 6 Sep 2011 96,917 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Engine light staying on.

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges.

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 13 Sep 2010 83,130 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn slightly on outer edge.

Pass 14 Aug 2009 77,163 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 74,123 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 70,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 70,780 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 65,922 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 58,376 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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 RPY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 LF51 RPY, 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 LF51 RPY registered?

LF51 RPY is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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The MOT history for LF51 RPY shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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