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X124 LVC

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

172,381 mi
Last recorded172,381 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX124 LVC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2015 172,381 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 172,378 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 162,339 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake fluid black.

centre to rear exhaust sections braket missing, exhaust is corroded together.

Fail 7 Jan 2014 162,337 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake fluid black.

centre to rear exhaust sections braket missing, exhaust is corroded together.

Pass 14 Jan 2013 154,156 miles

rear exhaust joint mounting deteriorated

Pass 6 Jan 2012 146,081 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 138,338 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)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 128,265 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 126,726 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 118,324 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 109,303 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 101,527 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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X124 LVC is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X124 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 X124 LVC registered?

X124 LVC is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 January 2001.

Is X124 LVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X124 LVC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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