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X138 LVC

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

105,231 mi
Last recorded105,231 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX138 LVC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 105,231 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 103,676 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Sep 2020 102,309 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 7 May 2019 99,885 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 97,342 miles

Offside Front tyre has slight damage to sidewall

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

both front tyres slightly perished

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2017 94,395 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 91,622 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 89,173 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 89,173 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 86,120 miles

both rear tyres uneven wear

Pass 9 May 2013 83,387 miles

exhaust system corroding

Fail 8 May 2013 83,386 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust system corroding

Pass 23 Apr 2012 80,151 miles

exhaust corroding

flexy hose ferrols slight corrosion

Fail 23 Apr 2012 80,150 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

all brake pads wearing

exhaust corroding

flexy hose ferrols slight corrosion

Pass 26 Apr 2011 77,846 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 74,555 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear pads wearing

slight corrosion rear discs

Pass 26 Mar 2009 71,617 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front tyre on 3mm tread

Pass 10 Apr 2008 65,604 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 58,299 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear 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 Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 51,576 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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X138 LVC is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 X138 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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X138 LVC is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 January 2001.

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