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LF51 RRX

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

88,955 mi
Last recorded88,955 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 RRX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2015 88,955 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 86,339 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 86,339 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 80,478 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 74,557 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 69,406 miles

N/s/r brake hose ferrule corroded.

Pass 7 Dec 2010 65,322 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 61,495 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 57,296 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 52,816 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing slightly low on outer edge

Pass 5 Dec 2006 46,691 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 41,178 miles

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

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 RRX is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 RRX, 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 RRX registered?

LF51 RRX is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is LF51 RRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF51 RRX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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