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LF51 VXU

2001 Saab 9-3

Beige Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

166,863 mi
Last recorded166,863 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 VXU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2014 166,863 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 166,863 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 157,806 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 157,806 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 142,349 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 141,930 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 141,930 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2011 141,908 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake imbalance

front track control arm bushes worn n/s and o/s

o/s rear disc corroded

one of two bulbs in n/s rear lamp not working

rear exhaust silencer corroded

rear indicators colour faded

Pass 8 Mar 2010 122,745 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 109,988 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 93,505 miles

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

offside rear tyre showing wear

rear brakes showing wear

Fail 30 Oct 2007 93,505 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre showing wear

rear brakes showing wear

Pass 9 Nov 2006 70,854 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 70,854 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2005 53,968 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine oil level low [topped up due to having to carry out diesel emission test] †

Pass 9 Nov 2005 53,968 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine oil level low [topped up due to having to carry out diesel emission test] †

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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LF51 VXU is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 LF51 VXU, 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 VXU registered?

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

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