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LJ51 XVL

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,430 mi
Last recorded75,430 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 XVL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 75,430 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 70,890 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 66,721 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 59,331 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 55,367 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 50,071 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear exhaust clamp deteriated

Pass 5 Mar 2010 49,318 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 5 Mar 2010 49,318 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 24 Feb 2009 45,566 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 19 Feb 2009 45,565 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 24 Nov 2007 43,091 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 31,516 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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LJ51 XVL is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LJ51 XVL, 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 LJ51 XVL registered?

LJ51 XVL is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is LJ51 XVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ51 XVL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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