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LN51 VFC

2001 Saab 9-3 SE Tid

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

208,115 mi
Last recorded208,115 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Tid120,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN51 VFC
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Tid
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2015 208,115 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended axle bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended axle bush (2.4.F.3)

Fail 17 Nov 2015 208,033 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended axle bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended axle bush (2.4.F.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 199,732 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 199,604 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 187,452 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 187,445 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 177,389 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 177,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 167,994 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 161,441 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 147,765 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 137,408 miles

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

Front number cracked but able to read clearly

N/S outer washer jet aiming off screen

Pass 21 Jun 2007 130,916 miles

Front seat base covers lifting. Both ACC and SID displays not in full. Front number plate cracked and rear showing signs of seperating. Both front fog light units have tape over them. Spare tyre feels flat.

Wipers split but cleaning screen. Oil weep from vacumn pump gasket. Handbrake notchey in operation. O/S/R calpier braket fitted wrong way around. Clamp between centre and rear boxes rusty.

Pass 26 Jun 2006 122,903 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2005 93,548 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Tid?

Based on 3,370 MOT tests across 440 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
9,627
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
440
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 227
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 130
position lamp(s) not working 89
parking brake recording little or no effort 83
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 82
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LN51 VFC is a 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Tid in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 120,300 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 SE Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 227 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LN51 VFC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 SE Tid typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Saab 9-3 SE Tid is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LN51 VFC is a 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Tid, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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