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X119 LVC

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2013
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,105 mi
Last recorded166,105 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX119 LVC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2012 166,105 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 155,575 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Dec 2010 141,385 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front reg plate cracked

offside front headlamp glass cracked

Pass 7 Dec 2010 141,385 miles

front reg plate cracked

offside front headlamp glass cracked

Pass 22 Dec 2009 128,369 miles

slight damage to both front coil springs

Fail 22 Dec 2009 128,369 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight damage to both front coil springs

Pass 17 Dec 2008 114,325 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Jun 2008 105,569 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 105,569 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 92,845 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 79,239 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 78,424 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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X119 LVC is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 X119 LVC, 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 X119 LVC registered?

X119 LVC is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2001.

Is X119 LVC safe to buy?

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