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X129 LVC

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

164,822 mi
Last recorded164,822 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2010
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX129 LVC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2010 164,822 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 164,815 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 150,925 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 150,925 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 138,125 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 120,234 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 120,234 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 May 2006 115,859 miles

n/s/f and o/s/r worn on inside edge and low on tread

rear exhaust clamp corroding away advise change or exhaust may fall off †

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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X129 LVC is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,290cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X129 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 X129 LVC registered?

X129 LVC is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 January 2001.

Is X129 LVC safe to buy?

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