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X136 LVC

2001 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,211 mi
Last recorded137,211 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2009
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo86,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX136 LVC
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Turbo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2009 137,211 miles

Both rear brake hose metal ends rusty

Both rear tyres slightly perished and worn on inner edge

Exhaust centre pipe rubber mount starting to split

Offside tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 19 Mar 2009 137,211 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Front registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Both rear brake hose metal ends rusty

Both rear tyres slightly perished and worn on inner edge

Exhaust centre pipe rubber mount starting to split

Offside tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 117,276 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 98,798 miles

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN DOWN TO THE LEGAL LIMIT OF 1,6mm

Pass 31 Mar 2006 87,597 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 87,597 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Turbo?

Based on 2,405 MOT tests across 542 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
7,807
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
542
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 115
position lamp(s) not working 55
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
Registration plate lamp not working 38
brake disc excessively pitted 37
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X136 LVC is a 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 86,034 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 SE Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 115 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X136 LVC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 SE Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Saab 9-3 SE Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X136 LVC registered?

X136 LVC is a 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo, first registered on 25 January 2001.

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