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LUI 2874

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,943 mi
Last recorded89,943 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLUI 2874
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 89,943 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2026 89,868 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2025 87,330 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 84,771 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 82,354 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2023 82,521 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 82,056 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 82,043 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 80,099 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 80,066 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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LUI 2874 is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LUI 2874, 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

How do I check the history of LUI 2874?

You can check the full history of LUI 2874 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LUI 2874 registered?

LUI 2874 is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 March 2001.

Is LUI 2874 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LUI 2874 shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LUI 2874 have outstanding finance?

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