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LF51 WVZ

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

35,920 mi
Last recorded35,920 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 35,920 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front both front tyres 12 years old

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

Rear both rear tyres 17 years old

Pass 5 Nov 2024 35,820 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 35,515 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 35,465 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 35,461 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 35,344 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Small engine oil leak from Osf (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust clamp rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 35,188 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Ns rear exhaust box clamp rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from engine (small) from osf (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 34,685 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 33,553 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 32,495 miles

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack area (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 31,320 miles

Front wipers judder across the screen

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 29,933 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 27,760 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Nov 2013 26,891 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 26,891 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 25,710 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 24,377 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 22,963 miles

o/s/f tyre split inner sidewall

Pass 1 Dec 2009 21,274 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 19,814 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 17,828 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 16,350 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 14,022 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 WVZ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 WVZ, 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 WVZ registered?

LF51 WVZ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 December 2001.

Is LF51 WVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF51 WVZ shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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