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X142 LVC

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

84,501 mi
Last recorded84,501 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX142 LVC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 84,501 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front floor area corroded

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear/stepped out

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2016 84,500 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front floor area corroded

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear/stepped out

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2015 80,970 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 76,937 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

slight movement at nearside steering rack mount (not considered excessive)

Fail 28 Jan 2014 76,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

light scratches to screen

o/s/r light lens damaged

Fail 22 Jan 2013 73,736 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 73,736 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 70,267 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

slight play in steering column

Pass 26 Jan 2011 67,679 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 26 Jan 2011 67,679 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 64,107 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)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 59,689 miles

front registration plate cracked

Fail 18 Jan 2008 56,177 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 56,177 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 53,055 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 53,055 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 46,818 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 46,818 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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X142 LVC is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 X142 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 X142 LVC registered?

X142 LVC is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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