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LF51 XDA

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2019
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,410 mi
Last recorded90,410 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 11 Oct 2018 90,410 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 87,484 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 85,458 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 82,430 miles

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

engine cover and oversills fiited

Pass 7 Oct 2014 79,876 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

both front tyres side walls cracking

Pass 3 Oct 2013 76,676 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 74,387 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 71,356 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 69,070 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 65,936 miles

Oil leak

undertray

Pass 10 Sep 2008 60,621 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 51,047 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 39,637 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 31,460 miles

advise n/s/r tyre some runout

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 XDA is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XDA, 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 XDA registered?

LF51 XDA is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is LF51 XDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF51 XDA shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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