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LN51 VGX

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

84,834 mi
Last recorded84,834 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 84,834 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 79,780 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 74,424 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 69,467 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 64,326 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 64,324 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 58,668 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 50,171 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 43,863 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 37,618 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 31,313 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 29,579 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 22,549 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brakes out of balance

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 VGX is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LN51 VGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LN51 VGX registered?

LN51 VGX is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is LN51 VGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN51 VGX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LN51 VGX have outstanding finance?

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