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LN51 BBX

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,497 mi
Last recorded110,497 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN51 BBX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2022 110,497 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 109,173 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2019 108,940 miles

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

exhaust leak

oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2017 108,193 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2016 107,314 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise engine oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2015 103,600 miles

Excess oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2014 99,786 miles

EML warning light indicates an engine fault

Fail 27 Oct 2014 99,786 miles

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

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

Both front tyres are worn on outre edges

EML warning light indicates an engine fault

Neareside rear tyre deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 95,442 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2013 95,442 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2012 90,675 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 24 Oct 2011 85,913 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 24 Oct 2011 85,913 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 25 Oct 2010 81,811 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 81,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 81,811 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 74,021 miles

nsf and osf tyres wearing on edges

Pass 11 Oct 2008 71,442 miles

osf tyre slighty run flat side walls slighty damaged

Pass 25 Oct 2007 68,365 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 62,731 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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LN51 BBX is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LN51 BBX, 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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LN51 BBX is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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