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LF51 XLB

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

100,598 mi
Last recorded100,598 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2024 100,598 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front drivers floor corroded

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front and rear exhaust system heavily corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2023 96,800 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 90,697 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 90,693 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 86,990 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 86,990 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2020 84,600 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 82,212 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to drum (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to drum (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2018 78,278 miles

Exhaust silencer corroded

Front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension components corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view less than 10mm within zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 73,597 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Suspension components corroded

Unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to excessive grease

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 69,297 miles

Centre exhaust flexi mesh link pipe deteriorated.

Corrossion to front & rear suspension & steering components.

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Chipped (8.3.1a)

Rear exhaust silencer-With heavy corrosion to outer skin.

Unable to fully assess all brake pipes to vehicle due to excess grease.

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s/f brake pipe-With corrosion-Maybe required before or at next mot.

Fail 9 Jun 2015 61,948 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 61,948 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 54,738 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2013 53,951 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 49,516 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Nov 2012 49,516 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 46,120 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 43,281 miles

all 4 tyres perrished slightly ( cracking between treds )

Pass 25 Jan 2010 39,497 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 36,962 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 34,332 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 34,332 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 30,402 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 26,110 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 XLB is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 XLB, 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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LF51 XLB is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 November 2001.

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